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    Watercolours The Morning Light

    Jul 23, 2020 2 minutes
    By Sue Lederhose

    I have chosen to simplify the composition, so this is basically a tonal painting using complementary colours. I have chosen by the pigment number rather than by brand.

    STEP ONE

    Prepare the surface i.e. stretch the paper. With 185gsm paper I generously spray each side with water, allowing time for it to absorb and for the paper to buckle. I them roll it out flat

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