Blur Your Eyes to improve your artistic vision--What?! Make Value Patterns!

In this video, artist and professor Melissa Furness demonstrates the process of coming up with interesting visual compositions by making values patterns (and yes, taking off your glasses really helps!). Play around with charcoal and ink wash to quickly respond to your subject and learn to map out an exciting balance of lights and darks.... and subscribe to receive notification of upcoming art process videos. To view Melissa's creative work, follow her on Instagram @melissafurness - / melissafurness and check out her artist's shop at: melissafurness.threadless.com