Value Element of Art. The luminosity, or range of lightness and darkness, in a picture.

Value Scale A scale that shows the gradual change in value from its lightest value (white) to its darkest value (black).

Other art terms about value > TINT the addition of white to a HUE (color) which creates lighter values such as light blue (blue + white) or pink (red + white). SHADE the addition of black to a HUE which creates dark values such as dark blue or dark red. TONE the addition of gray to a HUE

Light source

Value is relative

VALUE SCALE 1 - Create a VALUE SCALE 10 Steps - start with white and end with black… - should see an even “jump” in value from one step to the next. - you will use this to create a Full-range of value in your still life -Create a drawn scale AND A painted scale (use handout)

Ways to Create Value (SHADING)

Ways to Create Value when mixing with paint Start with white! Always add black to the white paint. You can always go darker, but it takes a lot of paint to go lighter. 2 - Add VERY small amounts of black. Black paint can be overpowering… so you don’t need much to darken your colors. 3 - Clean your brush with water and paper towel. It will prevent “bleeding” of colors in brush. * This is true when mixing all color with paint. A clean brush will help you achieve more pure color. 4 - Colors will lighten slightly as they dry, so keep this in mind as you paint 5 - Don’t rush. Take your time…