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12/9 Art 6-8


Hello Artists, 

Last week you explored the element of value by completing the Elements of Art, Value worksheet and this week I want you to continue to practice value using charcoal.  

First review what value in art means:

WHAT IS VALUE?

Value is an element of design defined as the LIGHTS and DARKS in an artwork.  Value can refer to black, white and ranges of grays or it can refer to color and the lights (tints) and darks (shades) of that color.

Artists use values to translate the light and shadows they see into shading, thus creating the illusion of a third-dimension.

A full range of values is the basic ingredient for a realistically shaded drawing.  When you shade a drawing using many values- from white to black and all the grays in between- you will add depth and realism to your image.
Supplies:
-white paper
-charcoal stick
-eraser
Instructions:
Watch the video above and experiment with some of the basic charcoal techniques from the video. Try creating different values, shading, highlights and draw some basic shapes. Next week we will create a charcoal landscape. You can blend with you fingertip or a q-tip or cotton ball will work, also.

I can't wait to see what you create!
💜
Melissa

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