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The Value of Value Sketches

By Michael Chesley Johnson

Type
Article
Level
Beginner
Price
Free
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About this lesson

Practical guide from an accomplished plein air painter on creating small value sketches (3x5") by blocking in shapes with 3-4 values instead of drawing with lines. Explains how working with flexible mediums like 6B pencils allows analysis of scenes and experimentation with composition before committing to canvas.