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By Marion Boddy-Evans, About.com

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Painting Glass: Watch for Distortion

Painting Glass: Watch for Distortion

Painting Glass: Watch for Distortion

Image: © 2006 Marion Boddy-Evans Licensed to About.com, Inc

Remember: objects seen through a glass are distorted. It can be hugely, as here, or just slightly. Observe closely, and get the distortion into your painting. Rather exaggerate it, than underplay it. But without it, the painting won't feel 'right'.

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