Creative · Drawing

Value study grayscale

Grayscale value grouping exercises for clarity.

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Make a 3-value and 5-value study for [subject]. Include light direction, value map, and focal emphasis.
  • subject - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • Subject
  • Lighting
  • Time limit
  • Medium
  • Value map
  • 3-value study
  • 5-value study
  • Squint to merge midtones.
  • Keep focal area higher contrast.
  • Avoid over-modeling outside the focal point.