Water-Based Pigments, ContinuedDry brushDry brush blending is another method of blending adjacent values, but thisblendingmethod uses a relatively dry brush.To employ the dry brush blending technique, follow this table:StepAction1Set the flat tones of the subject.2Lay both values side-by-side, overlapping slightly.3Mix a third value halfway between the two values you areblending.4With your brush, pick up a small portion of the third value.5On a scrap sheet of paper, pallet the brush back and forth to removea majority of the pigment. The brush bristles should be nearly drywith only pigment remaining.6Work the dry bristles over the area where the adjacent valuesoverlap.7Slightly moisten the brush with water and vertically stroke over theprevious strokes to soften the edges.Continued on next page1-63
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