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5 Tone Values by Helen Van Wyk #artlessons #oilpainting #oilpaintingteacher #helenvanwyk

These 5 tone values help in creating depth and realism in paintings or drawings.

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"Painting Dimension Through Spatial Thinking"

1) Body Tone:
The area of the object that receives the most direct light. It’s usually the mid-tone of the object.

2) Body Shadow:
The darker area on the object where the light starts to fade and the object begins to turn away from the light source.

3) Body Reflection:
The light that bounces back onto the object from the surrounding environment, often found near the body shadow.

4) Cast Shadow:
The dark area on a surface where the light is blocked by the object, extending away from it.

5) Highlight:
The brightest spot on the object where the light source hits directly, creating a sharp, reflective spot.

These 5 tone values help in creating depth and realism in paintings or drawings.