Starting with a pencil lay-in and a ghost wash, I proceed to add forms and details.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
'I Deal With What Happens'
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3 comments:
Such a great capture, and a look into someone's day. I really like the ghost wash, and how it adds something to the final in quiet ways.
How long before that ghost wash dries typically? Do you have to delay before laying in the other pieces?
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