Shaded Shapes Value
Jan 21, 2016
Shaded ShapesValue
Value
Value- the lightness or darkness of an image. Value is also called Tone
Shading- Creating depth in an image by varying levels of darkness according to a light source.
Light source is opposite of shadow Gradation- gradual change of color or value to create perspective
Chiaroscuro strong contrast between light and dark
Caravaggio
Italian painter
1571-1610
Conversion of St Paul
Chiaroscuro or strong contrast in value
Value
light source vs. shadow
Create a paper like this:-use the side of the lead-Avoid lines, smooth as possible
Value
5 step value scale
Gradation (from light to dark)
Gradation (from dark to light)
Value
5 step value scale
Gradation (from light to dark)
Gradation (from dark to light)
Back side of paper:-shade the shapes after a decided light source-label the shadow parts on the sphere
Value Scalesideways pencil
Create a smooth value scale-Gradation
Create a 5 step value scale
Five Elements of Shading
#1 Cast Shadow: Black
#2 Shadow Edge: Dark Gray
#3: Halftone: Mid Gray
#4: Reflected Light: Light Gray
#5: Full Light: White
Shaded sphere(black to white)
Cast Shadow=Black
Shadows Edge= Dark Gray
Half Tone= MidGray
Reflected Light= Light Gray
Full Light= White
Shaded Shapes Project
Group (4) paper sculpture
8 objects taped to colored paper
Still graded on light sketching and proportion
Focus on drawing shadows and contrast
Francisco Goya
The 3rd of May (Execution of the Defenders of Madrid)
Caravaggio
Death of a Virgin
Chiaroscuro or strong contrast