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STEP-BY-STEP
FLOWER PETALS
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STEP 3
FLOWER CENTER
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PAINTING TIPS
n Use a fine-point marker for tracing the de- sign. Do not trace the markings that indicate darker values.
n When transferring the design, use a light touch so that the lines are not too dark and do not indent the surface.
n Do not load your brush with a lot of paint unless it is indicated for texture.
n It is much easier to blend if there is a mini- mal amount of paint. Lay in the different values in a scattered fashion. This will make blending much easier.
n When blending between values, move your grip to the middle of the brush handle to ap- ply less pressure. Wipe off excess paint on the brush with a paper towel after each blend.
n After blending each petal, use the chisel of the brush to pull linear markings from the attachment point of the petal. These mark- ings should always curve to indicate the in- dentation of the petal. Soften with a mop.
VALUE SCALE
COLOR MIXES
Value is the lightness and darkness of a color. Value creates form, and form creates reality. This painting uses only one color, so in order to create interest, you must mix at least six values of color. When mixing the colors, place them close together so that the eye can evaluate the change. Start with the medium value, then mix the lighter values, then mix the darker val- ues. Observe all of the mixes together and make any necessary changes.
Mix the following value scale:
Medium: Titanium White+Alizarin Crimson (make a large pile)
Light: Medium+Titanium White
Highlight: Light+Titanium White
Lighter: Highlight+Titanium White
Dark: Medium+Alizarin Crimson
Very Dark: Dark+Alizarin Crimson+tch Ivory Black Darker: Very Dark+Alizarin Crimson+Ivory Black
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