Saturday, March 19, 2011

Light and Dark Value Plans



This is the homework assignment for Tim Horn's plein air class. We were told to paint a cantaloupe slice showing the lights and darks, using a value plan prior to painting. This process is described in Kevin MacPherson's, "Landscape Painting Inside and Out", pages 58 through 61. Here is both the value plan, and the painting. In regard to what I painted on the first day of outdoor painting, let's just say, we're all learning.
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7 comments:

  1. Debbi Smith RourkeMarch 19, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Wow - what drama and again your stunning composition adds to it value contrast. This one is really quite special.

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  2. Pam HolnbackMarch 19, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    This is great! Thanks for the mini lesson.

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  3. Kate MerrimanMarch 19, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I still haven't done my homework yet, but at least I did go buy the cantaloupe! :)

    Very nicely done.

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  4. Sandy Graeser HaynesMarch 20, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    ha ha ha ! really love the explanation, and the cantaloupe.

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  5. Diane WhiteMarch 20, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    We can all use this reminder to how important it is to have a plan for establishing our values. I too love your composition.

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  6. Lorraine ShirkusMarch 21, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    This is a wonderful painting . . . so simple yet dramatic! I've really enjoyed looking at your blog . . . love your style.

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  7. Chris GillisMarch 21, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    thanks for posting this - also looking it up on Macphereson's book.

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