24” x 30” Mixed Media Canvas…

24” x 30” Mixed Media Canvas Update: all about the values

Been ignoring this one for too long. Got tired of trying different ways to keep white white (would turn yellow near the mountains.)

1. In an effort to not start from scratch, I used gel matte medium to glue a layer of beige tissue paper over the canvas, maybe create a barrier. The tissue paper tore … so I tore it some more … and really liked the results. This piece was fun to work on again.

2. And I noticed how bad my values were; the range of dark to light, if viewed in only black and white.

Limited values make a piece less easy to “read” - see distinct objects.

Taking photos of your art and turning them monochrome is a great way to measure the values because you’re not distracted by the colors.

3. So now I’m working on increasing the lightness of the mountains and the darkness of the dragon.

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