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Preparation Before You Paint

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Steps to take before you start your painting that make all the difference.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Preparation

STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE PAINTING
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RESEARCH

PAINT WHAT INSPIRES YOU
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CONCEPT

WHAT IS THE IDEA BEHIND YOUR PAINTING

COMPOSE

NOW ASSESS COMPOSITION

NOTAN SKETCH

USE 2 & 3 VALUE NOTANS

WATERCOLOR

IS ALSO GREAT TO PREPARE
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PASTEL & PENCIL

JOURNALS 

SIMPLE SHAPES

MAKES STRONG PAINTINGS

VALUES

DOMINANT VALUES FOR IMPACT

SMALL STUDIES

SHAPES, VALUES & COLOR

SMALL PALETTE

OF COLORS FOR MORE CONTROL
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LARGE BRUSHES

SIZE 6, 8 & 10
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HAVE FUN!

PAINT - PAINT - PAINT
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