The Cultural Review

Value Painting

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An artist's studio bathed in dramatic light, highlighting a realistic painting on an easel, emphasizing the importance of value and shadow.
Art

What Are the Principles of Contemporary Realism Art?

Eighty percent of a painting's realism stems from choosing the correct value for each shape, not from accurate color matching, according to virtualartacademy .

Matteo Ricci·April 22, 2026