The Shading Course
Welcome
Module 1 - How to Separate Light & Shadow
Module 2 - How to See Light Effects
Module 3 - How to Control Values
Module 4 - How to Organize Values
Module 5 - How to Create Realistic Shading
Module 6 - How to Use Light Probes
Module 7 - How to Show Form
Module 8 - How to Invent Shading
Module 9 - How to Use Maquettes
Module 10 - Bringing it all Together
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cindygs
4mo
Graphite 2B/2H
Romain Decotte
4mo
Here’s my value scale done with 2B/2H graphite pencils.
Karlo H.
6mo
Graphite: 2B and 2H
Tess Enarsson
6mo
I did the two first in 4B to 2H, on the one the muddle I jused a 2B in nr 4 or 5 because my 4B ended. I think probably nr 4 has to me a little darker.
The third one I did in charcoal, much challenging.
Kwame Alexander
7mo
4B and 2H. Took just under an hour. Lots of adjusting!
Bradley Forbush
8mo
Here's my value gradient and value scale assignment. Fabriano paper, 2B & 2H pencils. I found the values 3, 4, & 5 the most challenging to discern, overall. I adjusted the image by de-saturating it in photoshop. I'm enjoying all these exercises.
Chris Bodary
8mo
Value scales. Graphite pencils 2H and 2B. Oil paint titanium white and ivory black
ivat
10mo
Sharntel Davey
1yr
Chris Bodary
8mo
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flugmodus1
1yr
Henri Gerrits
1yr
A Value Scale in Graphite.
Laura Barr
1yr
Félicia Gagnon
1yr
Just like my value gradients, the first one was done in Photoshop with a soft brush, using only black and white at different opacities to adjust shades, and the second one was done in graphite on regular printer paper.
Bartolome Ramis de Ayreflor
1yr
Patience like a Saint...
Brayden Copley
1yr
Went back to lighten some of the darker values.
1yr
Good effort, Brayden. Did you notice that value 5 is a little out of place? You could probably swop it with value 4. The main way I think you can improve your value scale is by getting even tones within each segment. At the moment there is a significant amount of variation of tone within the individual tiles. If you haven't done so already, check out Dorian's article on 'island hunting'. It's a really useful and FAST way to smooth out your tones. And it works for any medium!
https://www.dorian-iten.com/smooth-tones/
gasyadocro
1yr
This was fun. anyway I submit as I committed.
1yr
Nice. I would suggest removing the dark outlines between value tiles. If your values are smooth enough, and if there is enough contrast between values, you should not need a darker line to create crisp edges.
Tony Vu
2yr
I tried my hand at the 5 and 9 scales. It was difficult, but the values should be evenly distributed.
Jean-François (Jeff) Durix
2yr
Here are 2 value scales. I of course started with the 5 grade scale. I was surprised by how much more challenging this was compared to the gradient
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Former program director at Barcelona Academy of Art. Passionate about teaching solid craft and exploring the inner game of art.
