VALUE and VALUE SCALES (SKETCHBOOK #3)

Value: refers to the lights and darks present in an artwork.

Value Scale: a visual representation of the range from light to dark.

When adding value to drawings/illustrations, there are multiple techniques that you might consider using. After you've transferred the basic outlines of your chosen image to your drawing paper, you should consider the techniques that are listed and described below (Modeling, Sfumato, Stippling, Cross-Hatching, Cross-Contour, and Scribbled Line).

Modeling: the process of marking a surface relying on the amount of pressure applied to the drawing tool to add value.

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Sfumato: the process marking a surface by smudging the drawing material when adding value to create a hazy or dreamy effect.

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Stippling: marking a surface with numerous dots or specks. When used to add value, the dots and specks maintain a consistent value, but become spaced further and further apart as the value represented lightens.

Cross-Hatching: marking a surface with numerous, short or long, criss-crossed parallel lines. When used to add value, the  lines maintain a consistent value, but become spaced further apart as the value represented lightens.

Cross-Contour: marking a surface with lines that represent the shape of a surface. When used to add value, the lines maintain a consistent value, but become spaced further and further apart as the value represented lightens.

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Scribbled Line: marking a surface with intentional scribbles. When used to add value, the scribbles maintain a consistent value, but become spaced further and further apart as the value represented lightens.

SKETCHBOOK #3: Value Scales

Referencing the value scale handout and the descriptions of each technique, you will practice using MODELING and 4 others of your choice (to create a total of 5 value scales like the ones on the handout).