Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I'm going to show you a quick Photoshop trick to check your value compositions. Instead of using Posterize, add a Gradient Map layer so you can control where values shift from light to dark. This helps you see your value groupings and adjust them as needed. It's like getting instant feedback without needing an instructor. But be cautious, relying too much on tools can hinder your creativity. Use them to improve your eye, but don't let them limit your ability to explore and experiment on your own.
If you don’t have access to photoshop I made a similar tool you can use at proko.com/values
Learn more about drawing basics including values in the premium course at proko.com/drawing
Free Drawing Basics Lessons: youtube.com/watch?v=tx5kJvI14Jg&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHHMNwxuVk0IcGRtPGHi4vN9
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Gradient Trick
02:54 - How I Use it for Edges
04:14 - Is This Cheating?
08:34 - Stealing Like an Artist
09:57 - Value Study Tool
11:00 - Outro
#photoshop #Fundamentals #composition
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I'm going to show you a quick Photoshop trick to check your value compositions. Instead of using Posterize, add a Gradient Map layer so you can control where values shift from light to dark. This helps you see your value groupings and adjust them as needed. It's like getting instant feedback without needing an instructor. But be cautious, relying too much on tools can hinder your creativity. Use them to improve your eye, but don't let them limit your ability to explore and experiment on your own.
If you don’t have access to photoshop I made a similar tool you can use at proko.com/values
Learn more about drawing basics including values in the premium course at proko.com/drawing
Free Drawing Basics Lessons: youtube.com/watch?v=tx5kJvI14Jg&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHHMNwxuVk0IcGRtPGHi4vN9
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Gradient Trick
02:54 - How I Use it for Edges
04:14 - Is This Cheating?
08:34 - Stealing Like an Artist
09:57 - Value Study Tool
11:00 - Outro
#photoshop #Fundamentals #composition
Subscribe to Proko: bit.ly/SubProko
Don't miss new tutorials - Hit the BELL!
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WATCH MORE PROKO:
Latest Uploads: youtube.com/watch?v=-Pu1uGh1-Y4&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHH0YGMCXa4uWsHVwTDkDcpN
Figure Drawing: youtube.com/watch?v=74HR59yFZ7Y&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHGuMuprDarMz_Y9Fbw_d2ws
Art of Caricature: youtube.com/watch?v=FOURPIkpPXk&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHEkeRGn6aFRct0kq4oDwwTa
Popular Videos: youtube.com/watch?v=1EPNYWeEf1U&list=PLtG4P3lq8RHHR_SKsGtufNd8uo2L7_vTQ
ABOUT PROKO:
Instructional How to Draw videos for artists. My drawing lessons are approachable enough for beginners and detailed enough for advanced artists. My philosophy is to teach timeless concepts in an entertaining way. I believe that when you are having fun, you learn better. I take pride in producing high-quality videos that you will enjoy watching and re-watching.
CREDITS:
Artist | Instructor - Stan Prokopenko (https://stanprokopenko.com)
Producer - Stan Prokopenko, Sean Ramsey (http://peoplewhodrawstuff.com), Charlie Nicholson (instagram.com/shloogorgh/)
Script - Stan Prokopenko
Production Assistance - Stephen Clark (https://peppermintgentleman.com)
Editing - Hongju Lim, Charlie Nicholson
Publishing - John Birchall, Alex Otis
Music Used with Permission
Intro - The Freak Fandango Orchestra
Additional music by Epidemic Sound
