Shaded Shapes 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 Value
Caravaggio Italian painter 1571-1610 Conversion of St Paul Chiaroscuro or strong contrast in value Caravaggio
Value light source vs. shadow
Value Value Create a paper like this: -use the side of the lead -Avoid lines, smooth as possible 5 step value scale 5 step value scale Gradation (from dark to light) Gradation (from dark to light) Gradation (from light to dark) Gradation (from light to dark)
Back side of paper: -shade the shapes after a decided light source -label the shadow parts on the sphere
Value Scale sideways pencil Create a smooth value scale-Gradation Create a 5 step value scale Value Scale sideways pencil
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 Five Elements of Shading
Shaded sphere (black to white) Shadows Edge= Dark Gray Full Light= White Shaded sphere (black to white) Half Tone= MidGray Reflected Light= Light Gray Cast Shadow=Black
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 Shaded Shapes Project
The 3rd of May (Execution of the Defenders of Madrid) Francisco Goya
Death of a Virgin Chiaroscuro or strong contrast Caravaggio