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This Paint-Along episode begins with a question from an acrylic painter and I offer some tips for the process. I start the paint-along as usual with an explanation of my own process and materials. Lots of good Q&A and tips throughout, about...

- thinking about values!

- background choices

- comparing the primers to other surfaces

- primer application tips; scuffling, smearing, and why I like the sponge

- controlling value in the underpainting

- the most important rule of light

- my personal goal of underpainting

- tips for controlling texture

- the colors of reflected light

- about mark-making, and when to (finger) blend

- how to start thinking about color

- layering colors

- my magic "eraser" technique!

- tips for loosening up

- atmospheric perspective

- about Terry Ludwig Eggplant

- "avoiding" problem areas

- glazing with Rembrandts

I talk through all of my color choices, and towards the end I give two great recommendations for how to find your favorite pastels! A screen s...