Planning with quick grayscale marker sketches is a powerful way to explore design and composition ideas. In this workshop, we will focus on understanding form and how it interacts with value—essential elements for creating light-filled, compelling paintings. Visualizing the painting: we will discuss multiple ways to visualize a painting beyond marker sketches using photographs and digital tools in black and white. We'll explore how to use Photoshop and photo tools and apps to study scenes through a value-based lens.?Design Tools: Learn proven design formulas and strategies to strengthen your compositions. We'll share successful examples and walk through how to apply them to your own work. Ongoing Design Strategies: Gain tools and techniques to continue developing your design skills beyond the workshop.?A Zoom orientation and discussion will be held prior to the in-person studio workshop (recording will be available if unable to attend). This session will prepare you with key concepts and allow for more focused painting time during the workshop.www.krollroberts.com