{"id":3244,"date":"2015-09-26T13:55:20","date_gmt":"2015-09-26T13:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.toadhollowstudio.com\/wp_blog\/?p=3244"},"modified":"2023-12-20T20:40:24","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T20:40:24","slug":"how-to-use-a-value-scale-printable-scale-and-value-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toadhollowstudio.com\/wp_blog\/2015\/09\/how-to-use-a-value-scale-printable-scale-and-value-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Use A Value Scale, Printable Scale And Value Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What is a Value Scale?<\/h3>\n

A value scale is a simple drawing tool that helps you see and draw values by comparison. The scale above has gradated values on one edge and ten stepped values on the other.<\/p>\n

I’m aware that other artists use a value scale that is the opposite of mine.\u00a0 However, I use a photography value scale. I received a lot of my fine art training in photography, and this is the scale I use throughout my site.<\/p>\n

How to use a Value Scale<\/h3>\n

Let’s say you’re drawing a portrait of someone with blond hair. Hold the value scale next to the hair, squint your eyes, and see what part of the gray scale matches. Then check that value against the drawing.<\/p>\n

Take as many “readings” as you need too. For example, you could check the value of the highlights, the mid-values, and the shadows of the hair.<\/p>\n

How To Draw A Value Scale<\/h3>\n

If you’re trying out a new brand of drawing paper, it’s useful to draw a value scale on it using the type of hatching you plan to use. You’ll see how the texture affects each value, and you’ll get a good idea of the values you can create on the paper.<\/p>\n