When considering the values of an image, we divide them into two camps, light and shadow, that which is directly receiving light and that which is not.
Category: Technique
Acrylics Paints Faster?
Every couple of years I give acrylic paints another go. After all, mastering anything comes down to practice. A number of my artist friends rave about acrylics and how fast they dry and allow you to keep working without having to wait.
Tipping Point – Bringing the Painting to Completion
I sit on my comfy studio sofa and contemplate the day’s work at the easel. “When do I know when a painting is finished?”, I’ve often been asked.
Posted in: Artwork, Painting, Technique, Work in Progress
The Value of Your Tone
Via Chet Zar on Twitter I read a very illuminating and insightful article, “Grey Matter” by Matthew Innis, on managing tonal values in your paintings.