David recently gave a workshop called Capturing Light. We spent the weekend examining some of the lighting conditions that can occur in nature. With the use of a 9 value palette a 5 value scale and some simple instructional sheets the students were able to learn to get the lighting effects. Working from 1 photo reference David demonstrated sunlight, diffused light and overcast light the first day. Then the students chose their own reference and did the same exercise. The second day David demonstrated backlight, frontlight, and moonlight. We had a great group. Quite a few are professional painters. The intermediate painters kept right up with the more advanced painters. There was such a great energy in the room.
David beginning his demonstration
Sunlight, diffused light and overcast light. Worksheet on the left.
The finished demo including sunlight done in color.
Joe getting to work.
Howard and Gray working on the exercises.
Jen with that great hat.
Mark's finished work. Nice!
Joe's finished work. Beautiful.
Gray's finished work. Awesome!
Second day demonstration.
9 value palette
We are all enjoying the demo. The young man with the camera is our apprentice, Peter.
This is backlight, frontlight and moonlight. Moonlight is in color also.
Jean, Rita and Sharon working.
Peter decided to work really big.
Some of Howard's finished work. Nice job!
Gray putting on the finishing touches.
1 comment:
Wonderful to see this approach so well illustrated. Thank you for posting.
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