At the beginning of the lesson, Helen uses a greenish undertone on both the background and the pitcher. This initial green provides a unique advantage: it allows her to use the color violet to form the shadow on the pitcher. By using violet instead of a neutral gray, she adds richness and depth to the shadow area that would be difficult to achieve with gray alone. Near the end of the demonstration, Helen revisits this green base on the pitcher, subtly blending and adjusting it with white to create a soft, fused appearance. This final layer brings together the pale green and white, adding a delicate, natural white finish to the piece while preserving the dimensional effect she established from the outset.
20:40 Notice the satisfaction of a job well done in her voice when she completes that egg shell. "Now, how 'bout that". This woman really loved to paint!
If you haven’t seen the description yet, it includes links to four additional lessons Helen touched on during this session that might be helpful for you. Thanks for posting and supporting the channel.
Спасибо, очень полезный урок,Хелена с удовольствием делится секретами рисования белых предметов на белом фоне, замечательный художник и педагог.Благодарю ❤.
Great to hear you enjoy this lesson. Try painting a white object using that pale green as a fuser color, just as she did. I think you will be amazed at the results. Рад слышать, что вам понравился этот урок. Попробуйте нарисовать белый предмет, используя этот светло-зеленый как объединяющий цвет, как это делала Хелена. Думаю, вы будете поражены результатами.
Helen was a master of teaching painting techniques, and she often emphasized the importance of light and shadow. I'm guessing here but when it comes to showing shadow on a round object, she would likely stress: Identify the direction of your light source. The side facing the light will be the brightest, while the opposite side will be in shadow. Create a smooth transition from light to dark. This gradation helps give the object its round, three-dimensional appearance. Place the core shadow on the side opposite the light source, where the light is completely blocked. Add a subtle band of reflected light on the shadow side, which is light bouncing off surrounding surfaces. Place a highlight on the area where the light hits directly. Thanks for the question and supporting the channel.
Those colors are there to help your eye realize the initial green color of the pitcher and background. Thanks for the question and support of the channel. It's appreciated.
Titanium White , high opacity and brightness. Zinc White , less opaque than titanium white. Flake White , traditional white with a lower tinting strength. Iridescent White , contains mica for a pearlescent effect. Soft Mixing White , a softer, less opaque white. Each white paint has its own unique properties and uses.
At the beginning of the lesson, Helen uses a greenish undertone on both the background and the pitcher. This initial green provides a unique advantage: it allows her to use the color violet to form the shadow on the pitcher. By using violet instead of a neutral gray, she adds richness and depth to the shadow area that would be difficult to achieve with gray alone. Near the end of the demonstration, Helen revisits this green base on the pitcher, subtly blending and adjusting it with white to create a soft, fused appearance. This final layer brings together the pale green and white, adding a delicate, natural white finish to the piece while preserving the dimensional effect she established from the outset.
20:40 Notice the satisfaction of a job well done in her voice when she completes that egg shell. "Now, how 'bout that". This woman really loved to paint!
Good observation, she did love to paint and has said as much during other lessons. Thanks for posting.
Love you, Helen. Thank you for your priceless teaching.
🎨👍
This was so informative..I shall use this video over and over.
If you haven’t seen the description yet, it includes links to four additional lessons Helen touched on during this session that might be helpful for you. Thanks for posting and supporting the channel.
Спасибо, очень полезный урок,Хелена с удовольствием делится секретами рисования белых предметов на белом фоне, замечательный художник и педагог.Благодарю ❤.
Great to hear you enjoy this lesson. Try painting a white object using that pale green as a fuser color, just as she did. I think you will be amazed at the results.
Рад слышать, что вам понравился этот урок. Попробуйте нарисовать белый предмет, используя этот светло-зеленый как объединяющий цвет, как это делала Хелена. Думаю, вы будете поражены результатами.
Another beautiful painting
Yes and these are instructional paintings. Helen's studio paintings are really remarkable. 👍🎨
Beautiful painting
👍🎨
Ken Davies mentioned this concept.
A reference to his TH-cam channel or video might be helpful to better understand. Thanks for posting.
Wonder what she would say if I mention the ways to show shadow on a round object. Which would be more right
Helen was a master of teaching painting techniques, and she often emphasized the importance of light and shadow.
I'm guessing here but when it comes to showing shadow on a round object, she would likely stress:
Identify the direction of your light source. The side facing the light will be the brightest, while the opposite side will be in shadow. Create a smooth transition from light to dark. This gradation helps give the object its round, three-dimensional appearance. Place the core shadow on the side opposite the light source, where the light is completely blocked. Add a subtle band of reflected light on the shadow side, which is light bouncing off surrounding surfaces. Place a highlight on the area where the light hits directly.
Thanks for the question and supporting the channel.
Why are those color bars there on the side? Those colors don't match anything.
Those colors are there to help your eye realize the initial green color of the pitcher and background. Thanks for the question and support of the channel. It's appreciated.
Any company make premix whites !?!?
Titanium White , high opacity and brightness.
Zinc White , less opaque than titanium white.
Flake White , traditional white with a lower tinting strength.
Iridescent White , contains mica for a pearlescent effect.
Soft Mixing White , a softer, less opaque white.
Each white paint has its own unique properties and uses.