Values are what give a drawing depth-through the application and variation of lights and darks, you can make your subject appear to come to life on paper. In this book, artist-author Ken Goldman discusses the importance of including a range of values in your drawings and demonstrates several techniques for rendering realistic forms with the effective use of shading and contrast. And through the step-by-step projects, Ken helps you develop your skills by studying composition, drawing the negative space, experimenting with lighting effects, and more.This comprehensive book covers the most essential aspects of understanding value, such as seeing values as shapes, creating a range of contrasts, evoking mood, distributing light and shadow, and using value to create texture. By understanding the importance of darks and lights and learning to see them, you'll be able to give form and dimension to your subjects, as well as create depth and drama in your artwork. Book jacket.