Joseph's shiny new sketchbook

[darktiste]

A sketch I've done of some objects on a chess table. Thought the different patterns and materials would be a good challenge. It's very very dim as my digital paintings from life tend to be. My eye adjusts to the lighting and then to me it looks normal.  I try to keep the contrast a little higher but the relationships just don't read right. So I'm just gonna go with this  dark painting. The chess squares are definitely a little uneven, I think if I were to do a more finished study I would defintely be pickier with the drawing because it could look a lot cooler.

Also thanks CG and everyone that commented on my last study!

One day I will get a new phone with a better camera and then I will post more trad work. Until then it's potato quality

Is your scene lit with multiple light source or is it lit by outside light?The problem with natural light is that the lighting is inconsistant on cloudy day and there little to no contrast when it cloudy not paying attention to the weather can be problematic in such case.Did you ever do plain air painting?If not maybe your not aware of this factor.

Make sure your monitor setting are set on the right setting also who know maybe you change them by mistake.

Is your room lit by anything else than a window?Because in the shadow there is also little to no contrast.I don't know your budjet but a ajustable lamp could be a nice addition if your into doing still life.

There nothing wrong to drawing rally dimp lighting you just gotta be aware of your lighting to create the right mood.