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Old 05-22-2004, 12:46 AM   #1
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Originally Posted by Garth Herrick
Barbara,

Yes, I am suggesting a milky scumble-glaze (velatura) as a simple technique to take the most strident qualities out of your intense brown, without otherwise changing the brushwork or structure of your painting. If you are subtle enough you will hardly see any change at all. Your painting will look essentially the same, except that the background will feel subliminally more atmospheric. Test the velatura on another surface first to see if it has the effect you want.

Garth
Hello again Garth.

I have scumbled blue into the background to cool it down. Do you think that I should give it another coat? I also scumbled some into the kids hair, was that a mistake? I have posted a close up of the kids because I noticed that her face looks a little distorted, even though it isn't really.

Thanks again Garth.

Barbara
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