This Changed Everything! I Added Middle Values to My Notan Study
Remember when I limited myself to just 2 colors for that notan study?
• I Limited Myself to 2 Colors — My Watercol...
Well, I took the same reference photo and added middle values this time - and honestly, it completely changed how I see value in paintings.
In Part 1, we worked with only black and white - pure darks and lights, no in-between. It was solid practice! But today I'm showing you what happens when you introduce middle values into the mix, and everything just clicks into place in a way I wasn't expecting.
In this tutorial, I'm walking you through:
Building on the black-and-white notan from Part 1 by introducing middle values
How adding just one or two middle gray tones completely transforms your composition
Understanding how middle values create depth and dimension in your paintings
Practicing value control and mixing consistent middle grays in watercolor
Why Notan studies are one of the best ways to train your eye for successful paintings
If you're struggling with getting your values right in your paintings, this exercise is actually really helpful. It's straightforward, approachable, and it trains your eye to see value relationships more clearly. The difference between this and the Part 1 black-and-white version is wild yet SO SIMPLE.
Reference Photo:
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