In this class we will be exploring how to use use simple dark and light contrasts to create a more believable depiction of 3D objects on a 2D surface using watercolour and the Procreate app. This class will be useful to anyone who would like to improve their working knowledge of contrast in their art, by applying basic principles. 
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As a food illustrator I have had to level up my contrast skills in recent years so the food packaging I work on stands out on the shelf, amongst other competitors products. One of the chief ways is through using value contrast.
Value contrast is an immensely interesting and rewarding subject. It will:
- make your art come alive by adding the illusion of depth 
- help your art will feel more dimensional and fresh
- improve your observational skills and spatial relationships
We will ease ourselves in by creating a gradient chart, then full length demos of fun egg studies and moving onto a simple still life using objects we have at home. We can combine the freestyle expressive results of watercolour, after using a basic app to remove the background, then enhance our monochromatic studies in Procreate where further details can be added to support the highlights and shadows. 
Please join me with an open attitude to exploring some great tips which can be applied in commercial and sketchbook projects.
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Introduction

Your Project & Why We’re Using Two Mediums

Materials Needed

The Procreate App Is A Useful Tool: Fundamentals Still Apply

Seeing Contrast :Understanding Value Contrast

Seeing Contrast :Creating Gradient Studies

Seeing Contrast :Observing Light And Shadows

Study 1a: Egg In Watercolour

Study 1b: Egg In Procreate

Monochromatic Study 2a : Still Life In Watercolour

Monochromatic Study 2b : Removing Background In Pixelmator App

Monochromatic Study 2c : Still Life In Procreate

Final Thoughts 

Monochrome Egg & Still Life Studies

Create Contrast: With Watercolor And Procreate

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