How to do a Value Study | Andy Evansen

Artist Andy Evansen introduces the crucial concept of value studies in painting, offering invaluable insights into the process. Learn how to dissect scenes into lights, mids, and darks, and simplify complex compositions for cohesive results.
Discover Evansen's techniques for identifying light areas, connecting elements into middle value shapes, and using value studies as a roadmap for color painting. Gain practical tips for adding darks strategically and preserving lost edges to enhance depth and detail.
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[@WilberWiley]

What I like about your idea of value studies, is that it matches the medium. In other words it matches the fluidity of watercolor. Also I was imagining myself painting and charging the big shapes as if I was painting in color. Also I think the big connected shape anchors your painting. Thankyou Andy, nice video.

[@TucsonArtAcademyOnline]

Thanks for watching. Good to hear that you found the video educational

[@gamnamoo6195]

Thank you for such a simple and yet to the point explanation of value composition. One of the best teachings on value!

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You're very welcome!

[@suel4269]

Finally! I understand this! I’ve watched many of his videos.

[@TucsonArtAcademyOnline]

Glad you found it useful.

[@westlakeacademyofart9694]

Hi Andy. This is a great explanation on value organization and painting more loosely. Thanks! Oh, can I ask what drawing software you are using here?

[@TucsonArtAcademyOnline]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Andy is using Photoshop.

[@kallolroy6190]

Come accross & found value studying is so interesting . ❤❤

[@azsfineart]

Great video. Thanks.

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Thanks for watching. Glad to hear it was useful for you

[@einarjungmann273]

Thank you for these educational videos.

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[@einarjungmann273]

Very helpful. Keep goin. @@TucsonArtAcademyOnline

[@ramkrishnaswami5347]

Brilliant approach!

[@TucsonArtAcademyOnline]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@LyubomirIko]

Awesome insights.

[@TucsonArtAcademyOnline]

Glad you found it useful

[@annvandielen8685]

THIS....thank you!

[@TucsonArtAcademyOnline]

You're so welcome!

[@pamelaspainting]

Nice explanation

[@TucsonArtAcademyOnline]

Thanks and welcome

[@rubyroadus]

Thank you.

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You are very welcome

[@usetherightbrain.]

I love AE's approach and style, but with respect, what underlies the value masses, the structure/armature and cropping/ framing will make or break a composition as well. There is no saving any composition that is unorganized at the fundamental level. Perhaps the talented artist do it naturally, " augenblick" and they know what to do, and set to work. Those of us less talented will consciously need to learn good principles, and try, try ,try.

[@TucsonArtAcademyOnline]

Yes Andy talks about all that in his course

[@godfrycunio3404]

"promo sm"

[@TucsonArtAcademyOnline]

Not sure what you are trying to say