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ANSWER TO MYSTERY TECHNIQUE #161:
Here’s the inspiration for this mystery technique! First I painted the background foliage. Next I applied clear contact paper over the tree hole shape before painting the bark. While the paint was still wet, I used the end of a metal paint tube to scratch in linear marks, then sprinkled on some kosher salt for additional texture.
After this layer dried, I brushed off the salt and removed the contact paper.
I also used contact paper to save the mushroom shape before painting the tree hole with the same techniques. When this layer was completely dry, I removed the contact paper and painted the mushroom.
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