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"Mastering Light & Shadow" - Syllabus and References (Patreon)
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This series is designed to deepen your understanding of values—one of the most crucial elements in art—through the powerful technique of monochrome painting. We will be painting in the footsteps of one of my favorite painters--Maestro of Monochrome, Genius of Grisaille, Virtuoso of Values--the great Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres.
Key Features of the Workshop:Monochrome painting is a technique the Old Masters used extensively in their painting process in order to establish light, form, and atmosphere, before introducing color. Beyond it's essential role in the classical painting process, practicing monochrome painting also significantly enhances the following skills:
Light: Achieve realistic lighting by mastering the nuances of light and shadow without the distraction of color.
Form: Gain clarity in defining form and achieving depth, making your subjects more lifelike.
Atmosphere: Create a powerful sense of space and atmosphere through subtle shifts in value, immersing viewers in your artwork.
Weight: Add a tangible sense of weight and mass to your subjects, making them feel grounded and real.
Composition: Improve the flow and balance of your compositions by effectively managing value contrasts.
Note: It's also possible to follow along with this workshop using dry media drawing instead of oil painting.
Exciting New Teaching Tool:I'm also excited to include a new teaching tool that I believe will make understanding light and shadow relationships more accessible than ever. This innovative approach will help you see and interpret light and shadow with greater clarity.
How to Prepare:During this workshop, starting in lesson #3, I will be painting on an 8" x 10" panel, on which I will have this drawing prepared. You may draw it directly on a painting surface, or prepare the drawing on a separate sheet of paper and then transfer it to any painting surface by using this method. If you'd like to paint along with me during the workshop, I recommend having this drawing prepared on a painting surface. You may also follow along with dry media, in which case I suggest having the drawing prepared with willow charcoal on gray paper. During lesson #2 I will also use this underpainting to demonstrate a value-driven sketch.
Recommended Supplies for painting:
A selection of oil painting brushes (I will be using mostly soft sable/synthetic brushes)
A surface on which to paint (canvas, panel, or paper. I will be working on an 8"x 10" panel)
The following oil paints: White (any, I will be using Flake), Ivory Black, Burnt Umber
A palette for mixing paint
Paper towels or rags
A solvent suitable for oil painting (Gamsol, Spike Oil, or Gum Turpentine)
A fast-drying medium (like Liquin or Galkyd)
Willow charcoal
Tracing Paper
Workable Fixative
Recommended Supplies for drawing:
Gray sketch paper or charcoal paper
Black and white charcoal pencils, eraser, and sharpener
Hope you're excited!!
-Ken
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