Midtones
Midtones
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The Art & Science of Figure Drawing

Shading

For this project, you will add midtones to your drawing:

  1. Draw the transition from dark to light across the larger forms.
    • Darkest midtones should be near the line of termination.
    • Gradually lighten the value as it approaches the center light.
  2. Add details on the lit side of the line of termination.
    • Midtones should range between a number 3 and a number 1 value.
    • No midtone should be as dark as the brightest part of a shadow.
  3. Look for patterns and organize anatomical details using midtone values.
    • Every shift in midtone value indicates a change in topography.
    • Think in terms of volume, with lighter areas turning towards the light source and darker areas turning away.

Good luck with your project!

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Martin Vrkljan
Marco Sordi
2024/10/12. Good morning everybody. Here’s my figure drawing updated with half tones. I’ve also enhanced core shadows and colored the hair. Thanks.
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