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Founder of Proko, artist and teacher of drawing, painting, and anatomy. I try to make my lessons fun and ultra packed with information.
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In this lesson, we explore how to use thumbnail studies to experiment with value composition. Starting with a basic thumbnail close to the reference photo, we focus on simplifying the major shapes and value groups. We then create variations by adjusting values in different areas—changing the value of the subject's shirt, modifying the background and hair values, and emphasizing elements like the hands through value changes.
We also experiment with cropping and composition, adjusting framing to see how it affects the overall image. Through these studies, we learn how altering values, shapes, and cropping can dramatically change the focus and feel of a piece.
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Let me show you how I approach value composition studies.
I start with a basic sketch that resembles the photo to warm up. Then I experiment by adjusting values, like changing the darkness of the shirt or lightening the hair, to see how it affects the composition. I also play with the background and cropping, trying different shapes and contrasts to frame the subject. It's all about testing different ideas, simplifying shapes, and seeing what works best for the piece.
It’s not exactly what the assignment is asking for, but is this the kind of thing you mean?
I read Framed Ink - Drawing.
Busy with the next one and would like to use markers, but it gets so messy (they're not OLO's). Here I used the marker roll brush in Procreate inking brushes and traditional pencils.
Here's my attempt at level 1. The third one looks like a Duran Duran cover hahahhaa. This was fun. I need to work on it more. I get indecisive about what to do.
Pushed myself to create more thumbnails from a single reference this time. I think I'm starting to get the hang of experimenting with different value compositions, and the thumbnails have more variations from each other.
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These are really cool and interesting
So many ideas and perspectives, this is mind blowing! I need to rewatch this several times before attempting the same exercise again.
"Hi, mum! Oh, you are doing your drawing lesson. What are you practising this time?"
"Just some ugly drawings with a dull pencil..."
