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Janet
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PostSubject: Underpainting in different shades of gray   Underpainting in different shades of gray EmptyTue Apr 13, 2010 6:13 am

I'm starting to do an underpainting in 8 values of gray and was wondering if 8 is too many. How many values do you break your subject down to?
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PostSubject: Re: Underpainting in different shades of gray   Underpainting in different shades of gray EmptyTue Apr 13, 2010 9:41 am

Typically just 3 or 4. I also keep the values not too dark or bright at the start, so I keep the value range within 2 to 8 on an 11 step scale. That gives me some wiggle room. Most of the preliminary shapes are made in solid neutral colors with no shading.

One approach often used effectively is to start with a solid single undertone, add another layer of lights and darks with the full range of values, and then apply the color in glazes.

If you work more alla prima style then you can also use a broad value range at the start. It's more a matter of controlling the amount of the pigments and their opacity.
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PostSubject: Re: Underpainting in different shades of gray   Underpainting in different shades of gray EmptyTue Apr 13, 2010 4:02 pm

Hey Janet, I start off with about four to make sure I have a good basic composition.
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PostSubject: Re: Underpainting in different shades of gray   Underpainting in different shades of gray EmptyWed Apr 14, 2010 6:29 am

Thank you David and Dale so much for your help! I'm using way more values then I need to. Smile
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