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    Sep 04, 2020 5 minutes

    In this project, we will learn how to combine coloured pencil with solvent to create a more painterly effect. Solvent melts the wax binder in the pencil, eliminating strokes and smoothing out the surface of the drawing. This technique also helps speed up the layering of colours.

    HOW IT WORKS

    Adding a little solvent to a layer of coloured pencil with a soft bristle brush will break down the wax binder and allow you to move pigment around the paper. Solvent fuses the colour into the paper and the layers of pencil become thick and opaque. After it dries, you can apply more layers of coloured pencils and solvent if needed.

    I enjoy this technique because I can create rich, vivid colours and make my drawing look more like a painting. It also means I can apply the

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