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Old 05-09-2005, 12:06 AM   #15
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Thanks Jean! Yes, I love creating my own texture. I found it a little tricky to get as much of a texture as I would like (without lines) but after a few layers of the ground I think I have a formula. I almost like it straight out of the jar with a roller and then followed quickly with a soft brush. Can this stuff be sanded? I haven't tried that yet.

Yes, with photo shoots I will try to plan more in advance. Great advice. I didn't plan at all to use any of the photos that showed hands and so I only had one or two to choose from and they weren't good. Still, I liked the facial expression so I went with the best I had. I hope to plan better if I can ever get a commission that goes beyond a vignette. I've been reading up in the reference photo section in preparation for what I hope will be an improved system for photos. Since I do so many children's portraits odds are I won't be working strictly from life any time soon so I better get it down if I want to get past this rut I feel I have been in.

Again, thank you so much for your advice on the pastel ground. It has really been helpful and saved me money.
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