Category Archives: Light and Shadow

Properly Portrayed Shadows Define Value and Form

The contrast of dark values against light ones creates the illusion of three-dimensionality. This is needed to portray believable forms. Often, nature will present the artist with conflicting light sources that can destroy the illusion of form. Random spots of … Continue reading →

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Who Knows? The Shadow Knows

When you observe a painting, your eyes just naturally go to the lightest area, but the painting becomes more interesting as you look within the dark areas, the shaded areas.  The lights and shadows become a push-me pull-me competing with … Continue reading →

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