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Trying New Techniques

October 17th, 2009 by Sue

I have been having a play with oils. Here is a garden of a friend on the Isle de Re:

I have also been experimenting with an idea I learnt from Mike Chaplin on his course in Norfolk. Wetting the paper so thoroughly it is “relaxed”, then using a solution of gum arabic shaving lovely jewel soft pastels on to the paper and use a sponge, fingers or a brush to work out the image. Very free and loose working, happy 5 year old!!:

At the moment I am just experimenting, but it’s a lovely way to work and free up.

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One Response

  1. di halliwell

    Sue I attended your inspirational class at Charton Marshall. You used a special brush which I thought I had written doem the name but can’t find> Could you kindly let me know I am sure it began with a T.

    mANY THANKS

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