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TWO: INITIAL WASH When I am satisfied with my design, I transfer the drawing to the painting surface. Although there are a number of adequate methods for transposing preliminary drawing information from a small sketch to a larger painting surface, I usually prefer the accurate transfer of a few major control points or lines. Then, I finish the drawing directly on the painting surface, using a #2 graphite pencil. To accommodate this transfer, I make sure that my preliminary sketches maintain the same height/width ratio as that of the final painting. When the drawing is satisfactory, I wet the paper and begin painting with light washes of color to subdue all whites that will not be a part of the finished painting. These washes help unify the finished painting and allow me to begin establishing warm and cool areas within the painting. NEXT STEP |
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