By painting with only a three value palette (white, a mid-value, and black) you can simplify your subject and achieve a realistic impression.

First, turn your reference photo black and white, reduce it to three values using software like Photoshop, and create a simplified guide. Then paint the shapes accurately using only your three value palette. This streamlined method ensures you get realism every time. It's like training wheels, helping you recognize value patterns until you can do it intuitively. Anyone can do this by following the right game plan.

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