Value – Still Life of Reflective Objects and Fabric

Introduction

Using value skillfully, artists can develop detailed forms with impressive realism and depth. We will learn specific techniques on how to use value to create form. We will explore a variety of tips using additive and reductive techniques while drawing metallic and soft textures. The final project with be a still life bringing together these skills.

Module Lessons Preview

In this module, we will study the following topics:

Overview on Value: How do you develop form and reflection using value?

Value Practice - Using Additive and Reductive Value Techniques: How do you develop the soft texture of fabric using only value? What is the difference between additive and reductive techniques?

Value Still Life Using Additive and Reductive Techniques: How do you combine techniques used for drawing shiny, reflective surfaces with soft surfaces to create an effective composition?

Module Key Terms

Form - a solid, 3d appearing area- has height, width, and depth

Shape - flat, a defined, 2d enclosed space (geometric- regular/ freeform- organic, irregular)

Texture - refers to how things feel or look as if they feel

Value - describes the lightness or darkness of an object

Medium, Media – materials used to make art

Sighting Methods - Using drawing tools, hands, and other measuring tools for identifying proportions and angles of a still life drawn from life

Viewfinder - rectangular device used to identify composition of a drawing done from life

Format – dimensions of an artwork

Graphite - dry media from graphite minerals

Additive Drawing Process - any process where value is added to make a light background darker

Reductive Drawing Process - any process where material is removed with erasers or solvents to lighten a dark background

Still Life - a group of inanimate objects arranged to be drawn or painted

Flat Value Change - sudden change in value

Graded Value Change - gradual change in value

Highlight – lightest part of the form

Cast Shadow – darkest area in a drawing of a form

Reflected Light – the area beyond the form shadow which is lighter b/c light rays bounce back and collect on the area

Mid-tone - blended area between highlight and core shadow

Core Shadow - darkest area (center) of the shadow

Charcoal - dry media of carbon left behind after wood is charred or burned

Blending Stump/ Smudge Stick - A tightly rolled paper in a stick form which is used to blend graphite or charcoal in a drawing

Kneaded Eraser - A rubber, flexible eraser which is self-cleaning and can be molded into a variety of shapes for erasing

Rating of Drawing Pencils - The ratio of graphite to kaolin which determines the softness to hardness of pencil lead

Light Source - The direction which the light hits a form

Craftsmanship - refers to skill in producing expertly finished products

IMAGES CREATED BY GAVS OR OPENSOURCE