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Cross-hatching involves layering lines at varying angles to develop value to represent light, shadow, and form. When the lines are placed close together, they produce darker tones; when spaced apart, they create lighter areas. In this lesson, we’ll explore the…
1. Understanding Value: What is it? Value refers to the lightness or darkness of tones, essential for creating depth & form. It defines how light interacts with objects, shaping their appearance through highlights, mid-tones, and shadows.For example, in a black…
What is Value Scale? Creating Three-Dimensionality: Accurate values are essential in producing the illusion of volume and solidity. By manipulating light and shadow, artists can make objects appear rounded, receding, or projecting out of the picture plane. A value scale…
In art, value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color. It is a fundamental element that helps create the illusion of spatial depth and three-dimensionality (volume) on a flat surface. A helpful way to grasp the concept of…
