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ACRYLIC
STEP-BY-STEP
CLOUDS, SAILBOAT, WAVES, AND BIG WAVE CURL
CLOUDS STEP 1
GRAY VALUE MIX
1. Light: White+Graphite (5:1)
2. Medium Light: White+Graphite (5:2)
Medium: White+Graphite (5:3) (background)
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4. Medium Dark: White+Graphite (5:4)
5. Dark: Graphite+White (5:1)
Very Dark: Graphite (Glazing & Details)
SAILBOAT
BIG WAVE CURL STEP 1
STEP 2
Using a rectangular kitchen sponge, basecoat the surface with a mix of Graphite Neutral Grey+DecoArt Multi-Purpose Sealer (3:1). Dab the paint on the surface creating an eggshell tex- ture. Lightly sand, wipe and repeat. Next, trace the pattern on tracing paper, and transfer the mountains and ocean horizon line using gray graphite paper, the ruler, and the stylus.
Tip: It is best to save the mixes on a Sta-Wet palette and mist occasionally with clean water. Do not use the Sta-Wet palette for painting ap- plication, but instead transfer the paints onto the paper palette first.
Please read the Sharon B’s Crown and Blade Brush use/diagram information on page 55 be- fore proceeding.
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7. Highlights & Details: Snow White
CLOUDS STEP 2
BIG WAVE CURL STEP 2
RAIN STEP 2
LIGHTENING STEP 2
