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Ross Cameron

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I generally start with my darkest tones, and work back from there. It’s good practice to work in mono, say three tones plus black and the white of the paper. Sharpens up your aerial perspective as well! Even better on a mid-toned paper, it acts as a further tone.
Alan Bickley on 24/04/2023 13:38:57
So try and work with 5 tones?  So far I've only been using 3 lol.  I'll try working with my darks first (I've been working the other way round.) Many thanks Alan for the guidance, it really is appreciated.

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Three is fine Ross, I’m just throwing out suggestions! I generally work from my darkest tones to my lightest, but there are no rules in art as you well know I’m sure. Whatever works best for you, just go for it!

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Three is fine Ross, I’m just throwing out suggestions! I generally work from my darkest tones to my lightest, but there are no rules in art as you well know I’m sure. Whatever works best for you, just go for it!
Alan Bickley on 24/04/2023 15:24:36
:) Thanks Alan..

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This is a simple tonal sketch I did recently Ross, keeping everything simple is my aim -  just build up your tonal layers gradually and methodically! This was on A4 Strathmore Toned Gray paper.

Ross Cameron

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This is so helpful Alan not to mention beautiful!  I must admit to being a little unsure on how to proceed with some images but I'm sure with practice and some guidance I'll get there.  I've spent a lot of today reading and watching videos about Tone, tonal values, highlights, halftones, average light and last but not least the Japanese phrase Notan (light and dark harmony) lol.   It's a fascinating subject and something I've never really bothered to think about too deeply. More tonal studies tomorrow!

Ross Cameron

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Still plugging away here and enjoying myself.  It's my birthday today so not a huge deal done art wise, hic (I'm actually teetotal) but i've eaten a vast amount, hic. 
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Excellent painting of a lovely ship . Happy Birthday. 

Ross Cameron

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Thanks Dixie, :D

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Still trying different things. I also bought this months latest mag for your article Alan. Hopefully it will land very soon.

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Looking good Ross, I’ve no issues so far with what I’ve seen. Hope you enjoy my article, there’s plenty of other interesting features in there to study also!

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Simply cannot wait! Thanks Alan! :)

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Practice, practice, practice..
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