Tonight, I am working in the sepia. I begin by painting in the darks around my subject. From this beginning, the shapes emerge. Depth is achieved by layering the short strokes in a fresh, loose way. While the acrylic paint is still fresh, it can still be manipulated with a damp paper towel or q-tip, even removed right down to the canvas. A soft touch is essential, or the results could be too abrupt. I am really enjoying the nostalgia of these Santas. This vintage Santa is my 1423rd painting in 1423 days.
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