Shaded Shapes
Value
 Value- the lightness or darkness of an image. Value is
also called Tone
 Shading- Creating depth in an image by varying levels
of darkness according to a light source.
Value
 Light source is opposite of shadow
 Gradation- gradual change of color or value to create
perspective
 Chiaroscuro strong contrast between light and dark
 Italian painter
 1571-1610
 Conversion of St Paul
 Chiaroscuro or strong
contrast in value
Caravaggio
Value
light source vs.
shadow
Value
Value
Create a paper
like this:
-use the side of the
5 step value scale
5 step value scale
lead
-Avoid lines,
smooth as possible
Gradation (from dark to light)
Gradation (from dark to light)
Gradation (from light to dark)
Gradation (from light to dark)
Back side of
paper:
-shade the shapes
after a decided
light source
-label the shadow
parts on the sphere
 Create a smooth value scale-Gradation
Value Scale
sideways pencil
 Create a 5 step value scale
 #1 Cast Shadow: Black
 #2 Shadow Edge: Dark Gray
Five Elements
of Shading
 #3: Halftone: Mid Gray
 #4: Reflected Light: Light Gray
 #5: Full Light: White
Shadows Edge= Dark Gray
Full Light= White
Half Tone=
MidGray
Shaded sphere
(black to white)
Reflected Light= Light Gray
Cast Shadow=Black
 Group (4) paper
sculpture
 8 objects taped to
colored paper
Shaded
Shapes Project
 Still graded on
light sketching and
proportion
 Focus on drawing
shadows and
contrast
 The 3rd of May (Execution of the Defenders of Madrid)
Francisco Goya
 Death of a Virgin
 Chiaroscuro or
strong contrast
Caravaggio