tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612556814073450796.post7297372623977294273..comments2023-12-08T07:33:16.442-05:00Comments on Robie Benve Art: Checking values in acrylic paintingsRobie Benvehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05621309680200890590noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612556814073450796.post-43272951786904865422011-11-07T11:18:27.502-05:002011-11-07T11:18:27.502-05:00Suzanne, I started only recently using photoshop ...Suzanne, I started only recently using photoshop for desaturating, and I love how it simplifies the process of value comparison. <br />I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by and leave a nice comment!Robie Benvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621309680200890590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612556814073450796.post-17138947487697587602011-11-04T17:39:06.094-04:002011-11-04T17:39:06.094-04:00what a great idea! i use photoshop and never thoug...what a great idea! i use photoshop and never thought of trying that! and most definitely yes, you are going in the right direction,it's coming along beautifully!suzanneberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702748663139114422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612556814073450796.post-67028300817260619632011-11-03T12:10:38.260-04:002011-11-03T12:10:38.260-04:00I'm so glad you guys think I'm heading on ...I'm so glad you guys think I'm heading on the right direction, it gave me some needed motivation! I'm happy you can see the improvement in the painting. Thanks!<br />Carrie: I do have a gray scale gradation card. I probably use it too sparingly, but I have to admit that it can really help checking values. I've been thinking I should use it more, I guess it's time to make thoughts into action. :)Robie Benvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621309680200890590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612556814073450796.post-1983775157509852272011-11-02T11:08:32.780-04:002011-11-02T11:08:32.780-04:00Robie, that is a great technique for checking your...Robie, that is a great technique for checking your values. Do you have a grey scale, gradation card? I have a few and that can help so you can see just where the dark value is on that card. I think you are definitely on the right track it is really amazing how much adding the dark and lights in can make a dramatic difference with just a little tweaking. I really love this painting, the colors are great:) Can't wait to see it progress! And thanks for stopping by my blog, loved reading your comments:)Carrie Waller Watercolorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950677994996699686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612556814073450796.post-54928507975554160652011-11-02T10:01:07.187-04:002011-11-02T10:01:07.187-04:00Thanks for sharing your process Robie! I love the ...Thanks for sharing your process Robie! I love the composition and colours you're using ,yes there is a nice contemporary feel and yes there is an improvement.This is something I never do and should. : )Azrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09221330558864635232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612556814073450796.post-75600399360638476372011-11-02T09:24:17.599-04:002011-11-02T09:24:17.599-04:00Thanks Diane, this is most encouraging. I'm an...Thanks Diane, this is most encouraging. I'm an admirer of your art, and I love to read your posts. I'll keep your advice in mind, and aim at painting miles of canvas with a black and white reference, can't wait to see what happens on the journey to find my style and broad my skills. I'm sure it will be fun! :)Robie Benvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05621309680200890590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612556814073450796.post-66968621634357406352011-11-01T18:33:43.635-04:002011-11-01T18:33:43.635-04:00YES! You are definitely going in the right direct...YES! You are definitely going in the right direction!! It's great to see another artist using photoshop... I commonly print black and white reference for value checks. LOVE to see and read about your process, very glad to discover your blog!!Diane Hoeptnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14124052826927571423noreply@blogger.com