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[26.04.07] @ new jersey devils (via philadelphiaflyers ig story)

why do black and white photo studies?

Okay, info dump time. Basically, color and light break down into three things: value, hue, chroma (saturation, basically, unless you're a bit of a nerd). Of these three, the big important one you want to get correct is VALUE! Value is basically what's left if you put a photo in grayscale. Value defines form. Before you try to draw a subject, I would challenge you to attempt to draw it using only black and white shapes -- two tones, no gray. It is harder than it seems! But if you can represent a subject using only black to block in shadows, it will help your brain break down subjects into simple forms.

Side note: If your values are correct, you can get away with a lot as far as playing with chroma and hue. That's why you can put a colored filter over a picture, and it is still clear what the picture is of. But I digress.

Once you're semi-comfortable with drawing 3d shapes (cubes, cylinders, etc) and breaking things into those simple forms, I recommend trying this exercise out:

Put your reference photo in grayscale

Try to break down the values into three groups: lights, midtones, and shadows.

DO NOT LET THESE GROUPS OVERLAP!!! A very common mistake is muddying your groups. NO! The darkest value in your "lights" should still be lighter than the lightest value in your midtones (as far as i understand it.)

I also challenge you not to blend at first. It will help you to keep a strong handle on your forms. But don't *never* blend. I got some weird advice to not use the airbrush ever as a beginner, and my stupid ass just never blended my edges, and it looked fucking bad. you need to blend eventually, just certain edges. (tldr: sharp plane change -> don't blend much. a squishy or round surface -> blend.)

**another tip** dramatic, harsh lighting is easier to practice with in the beginning. look for one with bold shadows.

I did it...I finally did it

because we’re carrying the fire ˚🕯️♱‧₊˚.

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