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SOFT GROUND
+ MARKS

Created with: Monochrome Palette (Linen)

Style: Minimal / Abstract

Steps: 5

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STEP 01: TAPE OUT THE SHAPE

Use your masking tape to create a rectangle off-centre on the right hand side of your canvas.

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STEP 02: PAINT THE BASE

Mix beige with plenty of white to create a soft beige, then paint inside the rectangle with your brush. Let it dry.

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Paint used: 705 + 116

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STEP 03: ADD BLACK MARKS

Use the edge of your palette knife to add black marks diagonally across the rectangle. Mix thicker strokes with a few thin dragged lines.

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Paint used: 759

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STEP 04: ADD DUSTY BLUE MARKS

Mix rich navy with white to create a soft dusty blue, then layer it over parts of the black marks with the palette knife. Leave some black showing through.​

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Paint used: 703 + 116

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STEP 05: FINISHING TOUCHES

Use the brush to add a few small white and beige marks, then peel off the tape once everything is dry.​

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Paint used: 116 + 705

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