The MIDTONES Secret That Levels Up Your Shading

Painting midtones is the secret to making your art look more realistic! If your paintings look flat, you need to add midtones! They help to create that 3D look. Quit drawing everything with just two values and start shading for real! What are midtones in art? And how do you paint midtones? Here's how. Book a 1-on-1 Call: https://bueskenart.com/coaching/ WATCH THESE NEXT: • FACE SHADING 101: https://youtu.be/2p2nTzcPivs • How To SHADE a Head SIMPLIFIED: Easy ASARO HEAD Exercise: https://youtu.be/X2GYDm6b4No • How To Master Light And Shadow... With The ASARO HEAD!: https://youtu.be/bO8QHe82OUI More FREE tutorials on my blog: https://bueskenart.com CHAPTERS: 0:00 More Realistic Drawing 0:18 What Are Midtones? 0:49 Three Rules 0:53 Rule #1 1:18 Rule #2 1:40 Rule #3 2:24 Midtones & Color 3:27 Painting Midtones 3:32 Step #1 3:47 Step #2 3:59 Step #3 4:09 Step #4 4:32 What You Must Know 5:04 Midtones in Artworks 5:09 Example #1 5:34 Example #2 LET'S CONNECT: Blog: https://bueskenart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bueskenart/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BueskenArt/ MUSIC: Above The Clouds by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US *Note: The links marked with * are affiliate links. As a Skillshare and Udemy Affiliate and Amazon Associate I get commissions for purchases/signups made through links in this video. #midtones