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I added two new colors to my palette - Hooker's Green and Burnt Umber. I figured a nature-inspired subject would be a suitable trial. I have to say, I'm a big fan of both colors.

This time, I tried layering small patches of color together. I wanted to create an uneven blend of various greens and browns to create the shape of the animal. Cerulean blue made it into the mix because...well why not?


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