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METHODS - Step by Step
The color study
Once the drawing is on the final surface, I work on a small color study, which is a smaller, xerox copy of the final drawing. This is a great time saver in the long run, as the major color scheme is established on a small scale, prior to working on the finish.
It's often the case that certain color combinations that I'm thinking about in the sketch phase simply won't work well in this color study, and by laying acetate over such attempts, I can easily block in new colors to try different approaches.
I'll keep this color study at the top of my easel when I'm painting, as a reminder of the final color scheme.
