This Simple Practice Will Make Your Paintings 10x Better

In this video, I speed paint a black and white portrait while breaking down one of the most important (and often overlooked) skills in art: understanding value.

If your paintings look flat or your portraits lack depth, the problem might not be your color choices—it’s probably your values. I’ll show you how simplifying what you see into light and shadow—and using a simple trick like squinting your eyes—can completely transform your work.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your realism, mastering value will take your art to the next level.

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