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Old 09-23-2009, 06:52 PM   #3
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Mike:

I would steer you away from using graphite as it can leech through paint layers and/or cause adhesion issues under oil paint.

I would instead advise drawing in charcoal and fixing it with a quality retouch varnish. Much more compatible with oil paint.
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