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OK, a lot of thought about the steps needed to get this painting to mid-point. I have decided to paint with pre-mixed colours rather than paint layers of single pigments, to reduce the problem of multiple lines in the large wash areas. Either way would work, but I am not so confident with this very large paper, so I am going with the less risky and faster-drying method. It will take a lot more paint than I usually use to swish over these big spaces - and finally get the paper wet! - First, 4 containers with about 2 tablespoons of paint of each of the main colours; - A selection of larger brushes, one for each colour to avoid contaminating the colour pots; - A large wash brush for wetting specific sections with clean water, to avoid uneven lines in the large areas; - 2 buckets of clean water, paper towel, extra small containers for mixed colours. Ready, set , paint! The layers below took 2 hours and this is about the mid-point of the painting. Next I will wait overnight for all to dry, then remove the masking fluid.
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