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brush and then the brush tapped on to a paper towel to remove excess paint. Gently tap onto the area of the painting and this will create a slight texture.
LINE WORK: The damp liner is loaded with paint and water so the paint has an “ink consistency” or the consis- tency of “two percent milk.” Load the liner by rolling the brush end between your thumb and pointer finger. Next, you want to drag the paint out on your palette so the paint is evenly in the brush with no overload on the sides. When painting line work, the amount of pressure applied to the brush will determine the thickness of the lines. The more pressure applied the thicker the lines.
PAINTING TIPS
n Always refer to the photo as you paint.
n Theleavesinhydrangeadesignsshouldbecompletedtothe first highlight and the first shade. This is to keep the leaves to the back and the flowers on top.
n The details on the leaves, flowers and background should be painted in all at once. The overall detail will tie all the elements together. Always let your work dry between coats.
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ACRYLIC
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LEAVES, HYDRANGEAS, AND BACKGROUND
SILVER SAGE WITH GREEN TINTS AND ANTIQUE WHITE WITH PINK TINTS
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