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Leave a Blank Border Around Your Painting

A tip to add to your composition and design painting knowledge

By Marion Boddy-Evans, About.com Guide

Leave a white border around the edge of your painting. It not only gives you somewhere to 'test' your colours, but it means that when the painting is framed you won't loose any of it under the mounting board.
Tip from: Luke.

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