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Don't Fill in the Spaces

A tip to add to your composition and design painting knowledge

By Marion Boddy-Evans, About.com

Once you've drawn your subject on your canvas, don't fill in the "shapes". The drawing isn't there to help you paint-by-numbers; it's a starting point not the end product.
Tip from: Kristel.

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