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The final highlights were added
using the pure white pastel, which
just gives the painting that lift and
sparkle
q FINISHED PAINTING
Winter Sky over Galway, watercolour
and pastel, 111/2 3 151/2in (30 3 40cm).
Last but not least, the finishing
touches. With a dark blue and green
pastel I strengthened up the tree area
in the foreground. With a light blue
pastel I moulded some lighter areas
into the clouds – and it was finished
*Digital readers can
paint along with Barry
as he demonstrates a
sky using gouache.
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