Article · Painting to See
The Value of Value Sketches
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
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.
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