8 Continue to Build the Design
Trace some other shapes into the surface. Add circles to the
design by tracing around jar lids. Fill in the circle with white
gesso using a ?-inch (12mm) fl at. Scrape into the gesso
with the end of your brush for texture. Echo the whites elsewhere
on the surface. Add graphite to some of these white
areas for contrast.
7 Add Glazes and More Opaque Passages
Add different glazes of color using Quinacridone Crimson,
Turquois (Phthalo) and Quinacridone/Nickel Azo Gold. These
hues can be combined to create many other colors. Mix the
paints with black and white gesso to create opaque passages.
9 Refi ne the Edges
Look for interesting shapes and fi rm
up the edges with a permanent felttip
marker. Turn your canvas to see
what the painting needs. Glaze areas
you feel need a little more punch of
color or need a different value for
variety and interest.
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