Value Studies: How to Master Plein Air Sketching

In this video, I'm going to show you how to master plein air sketching by teaching you the basics of value studies.

Plein air sketching is a great way to capture the beauty of nature, and value studies are one of the most important techniques you need to learn to successfully complete a plein air painting. In this video, I'll show you how to develop values in your sketches by using a simple method. After watching this video, you'll be able to master plein air sketching and start painting beautiful scenes of nature!

Why do value studies matter for Plein Air sketches and watercolor painting? I share how value studies have improved my art tremendously and how you can get started with value studies!


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the supplies that I use:

Strathmore Toned Paper Sketchbook https://amzn.to/3WMOTMZ
Generals White Charcoal Pencil. https://amzn.to/43IJ85e


Arches 140 lb cold press paper https://amzn.to/3938jbM
Windsor and Newton Masking Fluid https://amzn.to/3Gwkt9z
Brushes: Princeton Neptune Set https://amzn.to/3GAn2as

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M. Graham Ultramarine Blue https://amzn.to/3apSsEB
M. Graham Hansa Yellow Medium https://amzn.to/3awS2fQ
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M. Graham Alizarin Crimson https://amzn.to/3Nwa4gH