PORTRAIT PAINTING: Do You Really Understand Values-4 Tips For Using Value

Today I'm going to show you 4 ways to put VALUE to work in your paintings. These 4 tips on using value will help you improve your paintings just as it did for my own works. Once you truly understand value, there is no stopping you. Learning how to put value to use is a key element in becoming a fine art portrait painter.
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[@ThatGirlBlueprint]

This video was incredibly helpful! I have a much better grasp on values now, thanks so much for sharing

[@ShellyJCoxArtist]

Hi Andrea. I’m so glad. Thank you 🙏🏻 for letting me know. If there are any other concepts that I can help clarify for you please let me know 😀👩🏼‍🎨

[@Handotr]

Your channel just popped up and I love. Super helpful and educational. Your content was expertly explained.

[@ShellyJCoxArtist]

Hi Handotr! I’m so glad. Thank you for letting me know 🙏🏻👩🏼‍🎨

[@omfgjenni]

So helpful!

[@ShellyJCoxArtist]

Thank you Jennifer! I appreciate you letting me know 😊🙏🏻🎨

[@SaAmDesigns]

Incredibly informative! Merci Beaucoup!

[@ShellyJCoxArtist]

Hi Saam! Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏻😊🎨

[@temilade8596]

This video really helped me thanks!

[@ShellyJCoxArtist]

Hi Temi. I’m so glad. Happy painting 👩🏼‍🎨🎨❤️

[@legoartbylego]

thanks alot !

[@ShellyJCoxArtist]

Hi Lego Art. You are welcome. Thank you for watching!🙏🏻🎨👩🏼‍🎨

[@toycoons]

This is such a great video! From this video I take it that you paint using 4 values?

[@ShellyJCoxArtist]

Hi. Sometimes. But I do set up my palette to have only 3 value sections. A light, middle, and darks/ shadows. The 4th is for full white or blacks. Thanks for watching 😃