Watercolor Basics: Shape and Light Value
Watercolor Basics: Shape and Light Value
by Chinkok Tan
You don't need courses in drawing, anatomy, perspective or color theory in order to create great watercolor paintings. Now you can simplify the entire process with author Chinkok Tan's proven method of using shape and light value. Light value refers to the way in which light affects color. As the light gets brighter, the natural color loses its intensity. Different light values represent the highlights and shadows that enable us to see and feel space, form, perspective and texture. Strip away the light values from a subject and you get a black silhouette, a two-dimensional shape. Once you learn to see this way, you can capture a shape directly on your paper without measurements, drafting or sketching. Simply add light values to give it incredible form and definition!
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Simply send a cheque or money order in the amount of $38.50 CAD ($25.00 USD) to the address below. This amount includes domestic shipping and taxes. Please allow two weeks for delivery.
For a copy of the first 500 published books signed and numbered, the price is $50.00 CAD ($38.00 USD)+ $4.00 shipping.
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by Chinkok Tan
You don't need courses in drawing, anatomy, perspective or color theory in order to create great watercolor paintings. Now you can simplify the entire process with author Chinkok Tan's proven method of using shape and light value. Light value refers to the way in which light affects color. As the light gets brighter, the natural color loses its intensity. Different light values represent the highlights and shadows that enable us to see and feel space, form, perspective and texture. Strip away the light values from a subject and you get a black silhouette, a two-dimensional shape. Once you learn to see this way, you can capture a shape directly on your paper without measurements, drafting or sketching. Simply add light values to give it incredible form and definition!
To order an autographed book:
Simply send a cheque or money order in the amount of $38.50 CAD ($25.00 USD) to the address below. This amount includes domestic shipping and taxes. Please allow two weeks for delivery.
For a copy of the first 500 published books signed and numbered, the price is $50.00 CAD ($38.00 USD)+ $4.00 shipping.
Please provide the person's name for the inscription.
Chin: I’ve heard great things about your courses. Am keen to take a course with you. Please advise how. I’m in Toronto. Thanks. Bev.
Hi Bev,
Chin is painting on Grand Manan Island for the next few weeks and I don’t think he has an internet connection there. I know that in the fall he is starting some courses at the Ontario College of Art and Design that are available to part time students.
I’m sure he will respond here when he gets back, but if you want to reach him directly his email is:
chin [AT] chinkoktan [DOT] com
Regards, Jason Tan