Evinston Florida Farm
18x24 inches
Oil on Canvas
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Painters Tip
Studying Values effectively in your composition
The NOTAN study really helps me learn about values by applying the following methods:
Try using a dominant value in the painting. This gives the viewer clues and helps them to understand the basic structure of the painting.
Look for scenes which will allow you to condense your values to just a few basic ones within the range of 5 or less.
Don't get bogged down on fussy shapes. Keep them massed rather than linear.
Be aware of the planes in objects as I mentioned before.
Use your imagination to make the shapes you see a bit more interesting. You don't have to copy nature. Create it instead.
Whenever possible, learn to connect value shapes within the painting, creating paths for the viewer and connecting elements in the painting.
Keep studies small. It's better to do dozens of small paintings than a few large ones when you are learning. I do from 30 to 40 miniature studies each week. I learn quickly from all of these small paintings. It saves my resources for larger finished works.
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