Using Value to Create FORM The Importance of

What is the difference between a shape and a form? SHAPE: 2 D area

The Importance of Value + Contrast Value and Contrast are the element and principle

Value What is value? • Value is how light or dark an object is

Value Can CREATE… �Contrast – the comparative difference between light and dark values �Form

Value Creating Contrast The light face next to the dark background creates contrast CONTRASTthe

Value Creating Form Value creates the sense of eggs on otherwise flat paper

Value Creating Texture Value creates the IMPLIED texture of the cat’s fur….

Value Creating Variety The use of different values in the same drawing creates variety

Shading Techniques Shading uses smudges, circular motions, lines or other marks to fill in

Controlling Value STARTING POINT: There are two ways to control how dark or light

Following the CONTOUR!! �When shading form, it’s important to make sure your shading follows

Assignment: 1. Build fine motor : Complete the “Value and Shading” worksheet in pencil.

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Using Value to Create FORM The Importance of Value + Contrast

What is the difference between a shape and a form? SHAPE: 2 D area that is surrounded by a simple line. FORM: 3 D area that has height, width, and depth. In drawing this is created through the addition of value.

The Importance of Value + Contrast Value and Contrast are the element and principle responsible for the lifelike quality of realistic art work. They are considered to be more important than color to most artists, when creating great works of art!

Value What is value? • Value is how light or dark an object is (or appears to be) • Value is one of the Elements of Art

Value Can CREATE… �Contrast – the comparative difference between light and dark values �Form – the illusion of 3 D shapes �Texture – the surface quality of an object �Variation – using different values to create interest in an art piece; variation in value helps “set the mood” of the piece

Value Creating Contrast The light face next to the dark background creates contrast CONTRASTthe comparative difference between values -high contrast= black vs. white -low contrast= grey vs. black

Value Creating Form Value creates the sense of eggs on otherwise flat paper

Value Creating Texture Value creates the IMPLIED texture of the cat’s fur….

Value Creating Variety The use of different values in the same drawing creates variety and a movement for your eye to travel freely!

Shading Techniques Shading uses smudges, circular motions, lines or other marks to fill in outlines of a shape to represent gradations of color or value to create form. Shading a Circle to a Sphere

Controlling Value STARTING POINT: There are two ways to control how dark or light the values are: 1. Pressure: Heaviest pressure on the darkest square 2. Coats: build up lighter coats of pencil by applying several layers to achieve the value desired *This is the more controlled method. You should be reaching the lightest, whitest and darkest, blackest values.

Parts of a Shadow

Following the CONTOUR!! �When shading form, it’s important to make sure your shading follows the contour. �If your shading doesn’t follow the form, it will visually flatten what you worked so hard to make appear 3 D

Assignment: 1. Build fine motor : Complete the “Value and Shading” worksheet in pencil. *Pencil is an easier to control medium. This helps focus on building fine motor skills. Coming up: -Intro to Charcoal Power. Point