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    Morning Reflections – Echuca

    Oct 14, 2022 2 minutes

    I photographed this scene on a trip to Echuca. I have always been inspired by the majestic gums on the Murray River and the historic port of Echuca.

    STEP ONE

    I started with a drawing on layout paper and transferred it to Arches 340gsm hot press paper. The reason for the use of layout paper was so I would not to rub out my final art

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