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Getting the Colours Right

When I start painting I try to get the paints set up in the right hues on my palette.


This doesn't always go according to plan, in fact, it seldom does.

The colours got too dark and I couldn't see what was going on in the shadows.


By letting it dry and starting with a clean palette, I was able to put on those highlights and clean it up.


I stepped away at this point 
(actually, I believe my son told me it was time to play a game app with him)
 and let it dry again.

The final highlights will come next.

 

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