Value defines how light or dark a given color or hue can be. Values are best understood when visualized as a scale or gradient, from dark to light.
Drawing Pencils: Each drawing pencil is able to cover a wide range of values. However, they are each a little different. - The letters and numbers on the side helps tell you the difference.
- A value chart can be created with the same pencil pressure by using drawing pencils. (as seen above) However, each pencil can also create a wide range of values. - The same value effect could be created using various pressure and the darkest pencil.
Drawing pencil value scape example
Assignment: - Complete the worksheet below with your drawing pencils.