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Faux Kolinsky Round Size 7 – A socially responsible

alternative to animal hair blended to recreate all the

attributes of Siberian sable especially the generous

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Black Gold Quill Size 4 – A Quill made in the old

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brushmakers and tied with fi ne brass wire to hand

dipped birch handles.

Dynasty Watercolor Flat – A Dynasty Staple, fi ne

white synthetic on clear beveled handle for burnishing

and scraping.

Limited Edition Dynasty

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Manufactured by FM Brush Company

my 9x12 plein air panel and sprayed

the background with a gradation

from blue to yellow to orange (cool

to warm), to replicate a clear sum-

mer sky (see image at bottom), then

I painted right on top of that ground

(see Summer Beginning, page 28).

I use what works for me and I’m

always willing to try new products.

If you’re interested in any of the

eff ects I’ve outlined or if you’d like

to experiment, I think these Liquitex

products will serve you well. ■

MARK MEHAFFEY is the author of Creative

Watercolor and Acrylic Workshop; he also

has fi lmed 12 instructional videos—both

books and videos are available at

northlightshop.com.

Road Test

TOP: Pentimento Transitions (acrylic on

board, 60x48)

ABOVE: Liquitex Spray Paint blending (12x9)

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