Monthly Mastery #16 04/2023
Purpose:
The Monthly Mastery studies are meant to sharpen your fundamentals.
Regardless of the medium you choose to complete the study, it will hone your skills in values, forms and your understanding of light.
Simple shapes helps develop precision and accuracy.
Directions:
Study the reference, identify the light source and direction.
Identify the value changes on each surface.
Identify each shadow and light.
Create your own lineart in any way that best suits you.
In your chosen medium, establish what tones you will use to represent each of your shadows and lights.
Fill in the shapes with your corresponding value palette and colors.
Match both the shadows and lights color to your best ability.
Aim for full coverage, no canvas or paper showing through your layers.
Create all gradients and form shadows.
Do not create any texture or details. Only clean solid shapes. Focus on crisp edges and good lines.
Email me or use Discord to ask any questions you have. Post the final in the Facebook Group when the live critiques are announced.