1. Value Scale

2. Let’s Review!
Q: What is value?

3. Value Value is the lightness or darkness of a surface.
It is the range of values (tints and shades) from lightest to darkest

4. Consider Black and White Photographs
In this photo of Dorthea Lange, a migrant mother, you can easily see a range of values (tints and shades).

5. White is the lightest value
Image:
Louise Nevelson
Dawn’s Wedding Chapel IV

6. Black is the darkest value
Image:
Louise Nevelson
Sky Cathedral

7. In between white and black exists an unlimited number of values

8. Practice Activity Complete the “Value Scales” worksheet
create 4 value scales using the following techniques: blending, hatching, cross hatching, and stippling

9. Source:
Mikulanis, Beth. “Pencil Value Scale.” Retrieved from Artsattck’s website: