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Draw along with me as I teach you how to break down a portrait into simple value groups.
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Peter Hale
3yr
I usually get into trouble with value's. I never squinted i was to focussed on the details. These techniques make it look so nice. Thank you for the livestream.

@ag81
3yr
Wauwe finaley a video pose about values that y onderstand .Thank u !
Sandy L
3yr
Finally had a moment to sit down and enjoy this. Very educational, learned a ton I hope to implement as soon as possible. Thank you for doing this!
Mark Manthorpe
3yr
Attempts were made. This was very helpful, thank you. 🙂
Jason Winter
3yr
Very useful Dorian. Thanks. You might want to turn your mike up a little more if there's a next lesson.

Gerard Visser
3yr
...and there is the rotator again....
Toto
3yr
I had a little idea about value but did not know how to apply. The tiny value study with a portrait was great ! It is something I can start practicing right away. It was really informative lesson. Thank you !!!
Margaret Schwirian
3yr
Love the tip about using the phone to help compress the values.

Kim Hawkins
3yr
Some notes I took during the live stream. Kept it strictly to 4-5 tones

Noah Kutaka
3yr
Thanks for the great presentation and information! I was following along with the portrait value study while at work (shhh).
@jb_chivaree
3yr
The only part I could keep up with lol

Maryam
3yr
once establishing values, how do you add the details?
Artūras ČIvas
3yr
Thank you, for this lesson! You are the BEST!

@rybiarz
3yr
rough paper or smooth?

@arryosha
3yr
Do you have a technique for retaining consistent tone when erasing?

@rybiarz
3yr
how do you maintain the correct values when drawing texture? it often darkens or lightens my drawing

@overtounj
3yr
Do you always squint? Does taking off your glasses result have the same effect?

Johnson Liu
3yr

@drawbeforepaint
3yr
Hi Dorian, loved your video on Lambert's emission law.
Would drawing on inclined surface improve my drawings?
I currently draw and paint on table surface.

Peter Lennig
3yr
Yes, preferably stand and draw either with an easel or / and with stand up desk ( electrically adjustable from IKEA with a inclined drawing board on top.
Also possible and simple, sitting with a board and a smooth newsprint pad leaning against the back of a chair in front of you.
Peter 🌱
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@jb_chivaree
3yr
I say yes, it's better to sit up straight and see it head on to keep the painting/drawing from looking squashed or stretched in perspective, also better for posture and easier movement of your arm and hand.
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@nowolfie
3yr
Hihi, how do you manage shadow groups with dark objects/colour? Aka how to show shadows accurately in a scene with bright object's shadow being on dark object without the dark object being darkest value group completely