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The magic of the dry-brush technique

How often have you felt that you are labouring against the tide when you see paintings by others that have a loose freshness that looks simple, yet is so effective? One of the most powerful methods of creating certain passages in a watercolour that embodies this characteristic is the dry-brush technique.

While it can at times be a little

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