Value Study 2.5

In the world of art, understanding value, also known as tone, is essential. It refers to the lightness or darkness of a color. For beginners in painting or drawing, embarking on value studies is a highly recommended starting point. These small and loosely sketched greyscale drawings provide invaluable insights into the placement of shadows and highlights. They prove particularly advantageous when tackling complex subjects that may obscure subtle shadows within the colors.

If you are aspiring to be an artist skilled in the visual arts, incorporating value studies into your practice will undoubtedly yield fruitful results. While some people rely on photo editors to convert colored images into black and white, the Value Study app offers more extensive features.

With Value Study, you have the ability to seamlessly toggle between different levels of detail. For example, you can begin with a basic black and white foundation and gradually incorporate additional values one by one. This gradual approach contributes to a deeper understanding of the reference being studied.

Furthermore, this app takes it a step further by allowing you to select areas with matching tones. By clicking on one of the values found in the greyscale palette, you can instantly identify all areas in the image that share that same value. This feature enables artists to concentrate on painting or drawing a specific value without being distracted by other elements. For instance, in a portrait, this could reveal how different body parts possess an equal amount of shading despite their potentially divergent appearance when viewed in color.

Value Study serves as a valuable tool designed not to replace traditional value studies but rather enhance them. It offers great assistance to novice artists, aiding them in determining where to begin when confronted with complex reference imagery.