07-29-2013, 12:36 PM
Hi SundryAddams,
It is great you are doing a value study. My first question is, did you do "Allot" of thumbnails before the value study? As the painting stands your main focal point is the hand with the flame hovering over it, I did not see the small girl standing on her chest. One real easy way to add a focal point is to place the darkest dark against the lightest light. Do a few thumbnails I am sure you could pull some great focus on the small girl.
Your values are not just what's light and what is dark. Values are the core of your painting, values lead the eye, values help tell the story.
Post your progress I would love to see more.
It is great you are doing a value study. My first question is, did you do "Allot" of thumbnails before the value study? As the painting stands your main focal point is the hand with the flame hovering over it, I did not see the small girl standing on her chest. One real easy way to add a focal point is to place the darkest dark against the lightest light. Do a few thumbnails I am sure you could pull some great focus on the small girl.
Your values are not just what's light and what is dark. Values are the core of your painting, values lead the eye, values help tell the story.
Post your progress I would love to see more.
Eric
Elmstreetart.com
Elmstreetart.com