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Daily Sketch 52: What Makes a Picture Scary? [VAL’S STARTER FOR DAILY SKETCH?]

It’s spooky season! Making it a great time to try Daily Sketch 52, answering the question “What makes a picture scary?” Learn how lighting can affect the mood of an artwork.

T-rex in shadow of green plants

You can also use lighting to create large, scary shadows. Create a scene at night with some objects, then experiment with your lighting. 

What happens when you move your flashlight? What happens when you move your objects? 

Now look at your scene in the day. Does it still look scary?

If you would like to share your work with us email artwork@studioinaschool.org. We will share your creations on our ‘Studio in your Home’ page.

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