The Importance of Using a Value Sketch, Part 1

Join us for an exciting free art lesson in which professional artist Mike Rooney will explain the importance of a value sketch to improve your the composition of your painting. Follow along as Mike shows you how to mix your value colors, then sets up several compositions to ensure the final piece will reflect the best values possible! This is a wonderful art project for any oil painter! Stay tuned for Part Two of this lesson!

[jackiefernandez]

Mike, I have always had trouble with values. This is the first time (I've been painting about a year) that I actually understand it! Thank you

[kelesadem]

the most comprehensive and useful explanation i ve seen ever. thank you

[roxanner]

I want to thank you for this free "value" class. I would like to see more of your classes

[nicoleflowers]

This is awesome - I saw Mike's video of painting upside down which I find to be really helpful. This one on values is very important and relevant - thanks Mike!

[happystar]

Yeah I’m guilty of trying my very hardest to use the least amount of paint as possible. What I started doing is thinking about paint like shampoo, or ketchup, etc....it’s meant to be used to satisfaction and it’s expected to need to go out and get more. Paint is a staple too if you’re an artist!

[christopherfarrell-artist]

So you are talking about Tone, right? Value is computer related as in RGB?

[jennyleo]

“You wonder who painted that piece of junk” 😆