Create a value scale

• Turn a white sheet of paper horizontal

• Write “ VALUE SCALE and put your name at the top with block.

• Make a rectangular strip 1” x 7”.

• Define value

Measure the first strip 1” x 7” long.

• Make marks on both bottom and top lines and connect with ruler Do not guess.​​

Write under the boxes (in order) Extremely Dark, Dark, Medium, Medium Light, Light, Extremely Light. (Extremely light is the white of the paper)

• Shade the Extremely Dark box as dark as you can with your pencil by applying pressure to the pencil.

• Levave the Extremely Light box empty.

Shade the Extremely Dark box as dark as you can with your pencil by applying pressure to the pencil.

Leave the Extremely Light box empty.

Write: “Gradation” above the rectangle and write the definition.

DO NOT put in lines between each step. This needs to be a gradual transition of values.

Shade in the rectangle from dark to light.

NO pencil lines should show (use tortillion to blend evenly).

Intro to tortillion (shader):

• Use on the side of the tip

• Can “load” with lead on scrap paper

• Shade in circular motion to blend in lines

• Made from rolled paper: DO NOT sharpen

E-Learning: Take a picture of your value scale with your phone or computer and turn it in on the shared folder.

• Make sure you rename the photo with your name. ​

In class: Put it in your sketchbook folder so it is ready to be turned in.