Value Studies: How to Master Plein Air Sketching

In this video, I'm going to show you how to master plein air sketching by teaching you the basics of value studies.

Plein air sketching is a great way to capture the beauty of nature, and value studies are one of the most important techniques you need to learn to successfully complete a plein air painting. In this video, I'll show you how to develop values in your sketches by using a simple method. After watching this video, you'll be able to master plein air sketching and start painting beautiful scenes of nature!

Why do value studies matter for Plein Air sketches and watercolor painting? I share how value studies have improved my art tremendously and how you can get started with value studies!

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[joanwilson]

I have been a painter and selling paintings for over 50 years now. This is a great video in that there isn't enough focus on values. Every rookie wants only color, color, color.

[gracegamb]

You explain this so well. Thank you for the video. I can't wait to show it to my daughter who is loving to paint at the moment .

[katayounahoo]

One of the most important aspects of painting is explained so well in this video, in fact right after watching this video I purchased a tuned sketchbook. Thank you for sharing this. looking forward to seeing your new videos.