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Lalita is here to help you grow as an artist

This page is dedicated to information to help you become a better artist! 

Content will be added on a regular basis. Some is free, some will be for sale (coming soon).

What is your biggest artistic challenge?

Simplifying in greyscale

GREY SCALE BEFORE

GREY SCALE SIMPLIFIED

GREY SCALE SIMPLIFIED

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One of the most important things artists need to learn is how to simplify and see the tonal values and structure

GREY SCALE SIMPLIFIED

GREY SCALE SIMPLIFIED

GREY SCALE SIMPLIFIED

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Start with separating your image into two tonal values, which is called a 'notan', just white and black.  White where the light hits, and black where it doesn't. Then add a midtone, and end up with 3, 4 or 5 tonal values. Keep the shapes large and closed!

Simplifying in colour

COLOUR BEFORE

COLOUR SIMPLIFIED

COLOUR SIMPLIFIED

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As you can see, this photo is difficult to decipher. The structure is unclear, and everything is 'clumped' together. Will it work as a painting?

COLOUR SIMPLIFIED

COLOUR SIMPLIFIED

COLOUR SIMPLIFIED

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You can see how this is the same simplification as the grey scale above. The lights and darks have been exaggerated in order to clarify the structure of the flowers. I am not convinced this photo will yield a successful painting; however, one can learn a lot from taking on the most difficult of images!

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