What books would you recommend for getting better with values?

>>2776553
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw1iWGZpI5Q
that video or the book by that guy. Invest in a cast and an easel

https://www.fineartstore.com/s-2317-plaster-cast-models.aspx

Pic something you think is interesting with good areas of smooth and detail. I have the facial features set, it's really nice. if you're on the cheap, just buy the eye or the mouth.

this method will teach you about values real good.

>>2776553
color & light by James something.
what will really get you better at values is doing many studies of casts like you have right there in OP pic.

>>2776781
How do I study? Do I put a picture in grayscale and then try to copy it?

>>2776790
Yes try that, good idea

>>2776790
>How do I study?
JFC did you even read
>>2776749
?

That's how you study.

>Do I put a picture in grayscale and then try to copy it?
that only helps if you're a total beginner. printers/cameras simplify value, and not in the good ways.

>>2776553
Framed Ink

Color & Light is shit, get How to Render instead

>>2777287
What I meant is do I put a picture of cast models in photoshop and then set it to grayscale?