The center light is the main modeling factor out in the light. It takes the flatness out of the planes in the light area. It makes form out in the light.
It is found only on round forms.
It is a half value lighter than the average light value.
There are no hard edges on the center light.
The center light is found and used most effectively on the upright plane.
It widens and narrows with the form.
Create the center light on big forms first, then break in into smaller forms.
Create the center light on big forms first, then break in into smaller forms.
Once the curved form becomes a corner, the modeling factor becomes a highlight, not a center light. |
Shape of the form dictates shape of the center light. |
As the thumb turns towards body, the forearm twists and the center light follows. |
In the illustration below, Reilly indicates a step-by-step procedure for painting the center light. After laying-in the light, shadow and halftone, add the center light, softening the edges as needed. Then add the cast shadow from the jaw.
Try this exercise at home.
© John Ennis 2011
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5 comments:
I would love to have the complete collection of these Papers. They are excellent in visual clarity and with explanation. Is there anyway this is possible? Are they available as a collection?
Mike, that would be an enormous undertaking requiring a massive sum. And to be frank, one needs to be a Reilly Alum to even decipher their meaning, hence my added commentary. I only publish those pages that seem somewhat self explanatory.
This is great information, John. I have hardly grasped until now just how much information Reilly had put together and made available to his students. The Apollo Dorian book only seems to cover a fraction of it, and without the great benefit of Reilly's clearly drawn diagrams in value.
Thanks for the great resource.
kev
Thanks kev,
I am only partially through the figure painting part. There's tons more.
Hi John,
I just discovered your blog! Wow! Thank you so much for making all of this Reilly information available. I look forward to your future posts and appreciate how much work it is to do this!
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