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ANSWER TO MYSTERY TECHNIQUE #20: I applied diluted white acrylic in linear shapes to part of the paper. After the first layer dried, I continued to build up the surface with thin layers of Hydrus Watercolors mixed with Granulation Medium.
I’m excited about this opening on Jan. 18! Here’s a link to a preview of the show, including my piece:
http://arrowmontgalleries.org/light-of-the-moon/opening-event-saturday-january-18-400-800pm/
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ANSWER TO MYSTERY TECHNIQUE #19: This is a closeup of the 2nd panel from Backyard Food Chain. I added Granulation Medium to the paint to create the texture; after it dried, I cut away the center:
I then put clear contact paper on some of the leaves and veins before adding another layer of paint.
Next I added another layer to the foreground leaves and painted the caterpillar, using stippling with a pen to add some of the detail.
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