Art went from flat people, everyone looked the same, to shadows and light. Rounding and making them look real. This was used by Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Rembrandt. In their paintings of people and items they wanted us to notice and study they would use the light.
Imagine a spot light on a face but not in the full face, but on the side to highlight the side to bring out more interest.
This painting I did is light on the glass and flowers inside of it. We as artist use light to bring our viewer to our piece so you as the observer can look and enjoy it more. Shadows and dark creates mystery so you can also create interest.
Looking at Da Vinci's paintings he used the light to make Mona Lisa have more mystery, and Rembrandt as well. I think Caravaggio did it best. These and many more made this a popular trick and in fact lighting crews in photography and movies use this technique to light their shots.
Learn to use it but don't abuse it. Keep them brushes wet and add light!
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