Australian How To Paint

ARTIST’S HINTS AND TIPS

• Painting eyes: Eyes are like water – they reflect the sky. They’re also fluid and transparent. Looking into an animal’s eye is a bit like looking into a moist marble! Eyes are not a flat colour – they are layers of different colours and often have flecks of colours such as amber, gold or green. To achieve this layering,

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