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182 m Chapter6 paintinG costuMes There are two types of sketches to paint: a sketch with value and a sketch with no value but with outlines. The sketch with value (black and gray shadows created by pencil) is faster and easier to paint because value has already been indicated. You need to create value with colors if there is no value on the sketch. Making copies of original sketches on a copy machine or scanning and printing transforms a sketch image onto lightweight paper for painting renderings. If you make a mistake or if the director doesn't like the colors you painted on the copy, you can make another copy of the original. Disadvantages are that copy machines and printers cannot process heavyweight paper, so you will have } Reflected color is presented as reflected light, but in color. It can be a cool or warm tone, or it can be a complementary color of the garment. 6-13 DrawingLeather To create a smooth surface for leather, keep a sharp and clean division between light and dark. The boundary color is darker than the garment's low-key color. Creating highlights and shadows develops value; color value is the relative degree of light or dark color. The six elements of creating highlights and shadows, discussed at the beginning of this chapter, can be applied to paint-colored renderings as well. Watercolor media is used for demonstrating the process from light to dark. Watercolors are available in two main forms: pancakes and tubes. Pancake color is dry and needs to be moistened before use, whereas tube color is already moist and ready to use. Tube colors are more suitable for painting large-scale drawings. Everyone has his or her own