Still Life Value & Shading Quiz

Without checking your notes, put the 5 technical steps for creating a value drawing in th correct order.

• Lightly draw your objects.

• Determine the light source.

• Select the value/shading technique.

• Begin shading in the objects based on the light source.

• Add the shadow & cast shadow to the correct location.

Match the following vocabulary words to the correct definition.

• The darkest value.

• Highlight

• The lightest value.

• Cast Shadow

• The middle values. Not too light or dark

• Shadow

• The shadow cast on the ground.

• Midtones

• The lightness or darkness of a color.

• Value

The highlight is always on the same side as the light source.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Your highlight caused by the light from the light source hitting your subject/object. It is always going to be on the same side as your light source.

The shadow is always on the same side as the light source.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A shadow is the darkest value. It's always going to be opposite your light source.

The cast shadow is always on the same side as the light source.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A cast shadow is caused by your subject/object blocking the light. It's always going to be opposite your light source.

The feeling, emotion, or state of mind suggested by a work of art is known as

• Shadow

• Stippling

• Mood

• Value