A look at values, shading and some techniques to show form Terryberry

Pranz Scale This scale was created to show all value changes from Black to White. The Pranz scale usually has 7 different gradients or shades.

Circles to Spheres Use shading to produce a 3D look to a 2D object such as a circle. Remember to use the Cross Contour lines to reference where you are to shade and how NO

More Shapes Check for light sources and remember to use the Cross Contour lines. * even on seemingly easy objects like the square!

Graphite Pencils are filed with graphite, not lead. If you look at your pencil you will see a number and a letter that should range from 8H to 8B. 8H 6H 4H 2H H F HB 2B 4B 6B 8B

H and B Pencils The H pencils are harder, they hardly ever need sharpening and will leave a nice light graphite value. Do not press to hard or you will mar or scratch your paper! The B pencils are softer, they leave a rich graphite on your paper so they need to be sharpened gently and frequently. Be aware of dullness!

Practice Complete handout Value Sheet using a H, 2B and 6B pencil. When done turn in. Remember to show a value shift or gradient change on the forms.

Smudged Still Life The object for this project is to create a realistic still life that shows at least 7 values along with a mastery of one of the techniques on the value/form sheet. We will spend two weeks in class and end with a display and critique.

Setting up your still life The best compositions are ones that have movement for the eye and are placed as a focus on the paper. Odd numbered items are always best. Objects that go back into space or off the paper help to draw the eyes around your project (a good thing). Remember to engage the viewer you don’t always have to have “interesting” objects but they must be interesting- this is when you use your creativity and techniques. BORING

Setting Up Value Select a graphite stick from the box 2B or 6B. Using the side like a crayon rubbing fill in the entire sheet with graphite. When finished blend in the graphite with a paper towel and a circular motion, this will take 10 minutes. You want to create a nice medium gray- no blotches, scratches or tears.

Drawing with your eraser Get out your Kneaded eraser, you will have to work it to soften. Using your kneaded eraser can be tricky at first, remember to fold or knead your eraser together to clean it. Erase or pull out the lighter values with the eraser. DO NOT just erase the contour edges, really erase out the values. I.e. don’t give the object a neon outline/ halo. Work until critique and demonstration on adding value

Examples of Erasing

Adding in Darker Value Get a B pencil 2,4,6 Shade in large areas of value avoiding any certain detail other than value. Squint if needed to see a detail less or “paint by number” view Fill in values and shade or crosshatch in at least 4 different values. Critique and check with teacher to move on

Example of Adding Value

Adding Details Using a HB, B or H pencil add in details and accent lines to make objects look realistic Accent lines should be used sparingly and not go more than 2 inches or so Work slowly and accurately, this is what will make people interested in your work.

Critique and Reflection Did you really observe what you drew? Did you use your values? How does your work look compared to others? What could you have done better? What technique did you use? Did you hang up your work? Turn in rubric?