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Charging

I just learned about charging colors the other day. I thought this would be an awesome opportunity to apply my new knowledge. Charging is a technique where color is dropped into areas of wet paint. The areas in the bottom left are great examples of this.
I am still trying to get a feel for my pigment-to-water ratios and paint mixing. Professionals make mixing paint look easy. There's still a lot of ground to cover, but I am thoroughly enjoying the ride.

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