How to use SHADES products for proportion and perspective
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With arm straight in front and pointed at object of study, hold brush parallel to object and perpendicular to arm. Place tip at top point to measure and thumb at bottom. Count markings and transfer to canvas/paper
Dino Massaroni demonstrating SHADES~ The Proportion Brush the most powerful art tool since the paintbrush and the pencil were invented. Get important proportions, perspectives and values fast!
How to use SHADES products for tonal values
Hold the brush over the area of the subject to be evaluated for tonal value. Squint down and move the shades back and forth or up and down to determine the best tonal value match on SHADES ~The Proportion Brush compared to the subject. Then use that SHADES value to develop that same value with paint on your paper or canvas.