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No Greater Gift
graphite on bristol
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From beginning to end, this was an absolute joy to draw! I have gently bumped up the contrast by deepening the darks, trying to keep it all soft and balanced as I work. If I apply too much, I simply pull it back out with my favorite pink eraser (yes - the one we used in grade school!) I have many erasers - but this is my "go-to" one - always. The very last thing I do is to take a small sable brush lightly dipped in water to the darkest lines. I know it sounds crazy - but this is the real benefit of using water-soluable graphites. It darkens the darks even more, for a more life-like result. What better way to spend the day?
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