Appropriate Quote by Richard Schmid
“You can stick with a few clear-cut values, which are stronger than a multitude of values and will obviously yield a stronger painting. But not all subjects or light conditions appear that way... be sensible and paint with values that are appropriate and faithful to your subject.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Painting Light and Color by Richard Schmid, 1990
Strong, clear values in art outweigh many weaker ones, but artists must adapt values to each subject and lighting condition.
In simple terms: Use strong values, but adjust them to the subject and light.
Key Takeaway
Choose values that suit the specific scene.
Themes
art
values
adaptation
Mood
instructional
reflective
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- portrait painting
- landscape painting
- studio practice
- art education
Key Concepts
color theory
visual hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which values fit a scene?
- When should you break traditional value rules?
A Different Perspective
Rigidly applying values can ignore nuance.
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