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Originally Posted by Marvin Mattelson
Joan, the values in her face range from almost white (value 9 3/4) down to almost black (value 1 in her nostril) and black (value zero) in her pupils. I'd say that's a pretty good range. The cheek value averages about 3 1/2. Her right cheek and forehead average around 8, not counting the highlights.
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Thank you Marvin, this is exactly what I was curious about. I should have clarified, when I said "Somehow you have made her seem so lifelike and 3 dimensional, but the value range within her face doesn't seem so large . . . at least not when compared to the dark value of her hair.", I was referring specifically to the skin tones, and not the nostrils or pupils.
Her cheek didn't look so dark to me (3 1/2), that's why I was asking. So I think you have proved to me that that wide range of values in skin tones is necessary to successfully show form.
thanks again,
Joan