09-26-2016, 02:04 AM
Hi guys! This is my first post in the forum.
I'd like to ask about value control especially in an artwork that focuses on one character.
Right now I have the tendency to make the focal point (which is usually the face) stand out and make it the brightest one (so the main source of light is from above or behind (with secondary light from above left/right)) and just make it darker and darker as it goes down to the feet.
The problem is that I don't find this quite good enough and not versatile enough in a lot of situation. How to get good value control? Sometimes I see artworks that look muddy or losing focal point because the values are kinda all over the place. Especially because eyes have the tendency to focus on the brightest place (or the area with most contrast) first. I need some tips, tricks, and knowledge to avoid this. :(
I'm also still struggling in saturation. Which part should be more saturated and which part should be more desaturated? I've tried to observe other artists' artworks, and it seems that each has different approaches. Sometimes it works so well, sometimes it doesn't.
All feedback, tips and tricks are really appreciated! Thanks a lot!
I'd like to ask about value control especially in an artwork that focuses on one character.
Right now I have the tendency to make the focal point (which is usually the face) stand out and make it the brightest one (so the main source of light is from above or behind (with secondary light from above left/right)) and just make it darker and darker as it goes down to the feet.
The problem is that I don't find this quite good enough and not versatile enough in a lot of situation. How to get good value control? Sometimes I see artworks that look muddy or losing focal point because the values are kinda all over the place. Especially because eyes have the tendency to focus on the brightest place (or the area with most contrast) first. I need some tips, tricks, and knowledge to avoid this. :(
I'm also still struggling in saturation. Which part should be more saturated and which part should be more desaturated? I've tried to observe other artists' artworks, and it seems that each has different approaches. Sometimes it works so well, sometimes it doesn't.
All feedback, tips and tricks are really appreciated! Thanks a lot!
