Tonal Studies

1. Consistent light

Natural light changes fast, which might result in a loss of consistency when you are painting over an extended period of time. This is where the tone study comes in. It allows us to observe and put down the tones quickly, without worrying about aesthetics or neatness of stroke. Whether working in natural or artificial light, a tone study gives you a consistent reference in terms of both timescale and accuracy of tonal placement throughout the subsequent painting.

The primary light source is the beacon that guides