PAINTING ROSES STEP 5

                                                         ADD HIGHLIGHTS.

                           Put white where ever you want to give the

                           illusion of light appearing.                    

                       PAINTING ROSES STEP 6        mmmmdd 

                                                ADD MORE COLOR 

                  Take colors from your pallete, and layer them

                  randomly over what you have already painted.  

                   For example, you can take a variety of reds

                   and golds, and use them in your rose petals.  

                   Paint random strokes, following the shapes of

                   the petals. Allow the other layers to show

                   through.                            

                  ARTIST TIP: If you paint with acrylics, and

                  you want a color to look really bright, water it

                  down until it is translucent. Use a scrap piece

                  of paper, or canvass for test strokes. Once you

                  have it to a consistency you like, paint it over

                  a white background. I used this technique with

                               the white highlights in the rose petals.

                  Cotinue using shadows and highlights until you

                  are satisfied with your FINAL ROSE!

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