How Value Studies Instantly Improve Your Paintings

Discover the secrets to creating depth and impact in your watercolor paintings by mastering value. This class provides a step-by-step guide to understanding and applying values – the foundation of strong artwork.

You'll learn how to:

• Build and utilize a 5-step value scale: Organize your light to dark tones for better control and visual interest.
• Apply values to basic 3D forms: Master the cube, sphere, cylinder, and cone to create more realistic and dimensional paintings.
• Create depth and atmosphere in landscapes: Use value to evoke mood and distance in your landscape paintings.
• Apply principles to cityscapes: Practice your value skills with a cityscape study for practical application.
• Understand the power of value over color: Learn why values are crucial for bringing your paintings to life.

Through structured exercises, you'll strengthen your observation skills, simplify your painting process, and gain confidence in planning any artwork. I'll provide reference images and demonstrate each step in real time.

Whether you're a watercolor beginner or looking to improve your painting fundamentals, this class will unlock the foundation of every great painting: values. Let's begin your journey to more impactful watercolor art! 🎨