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Old 05-22-2002, 10:20 PM   #4
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Over a verdaccio or grisaille undertone, you may paint opaquely or glaze. I use glazes only where they are appropriate - darker areas - backgrounds, clothing, hair, etc. Anything that is lighter, I paint opaquely.

All of the works on my site were done using this technique.
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