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Pocket Sketching with Kath Macaulay
Wax as a Resist
Season 2
Episode 6
John Singer Sargent, and others in the 1800s used a candle stub for wax as a resist. It is perfect for wind on water, bright reflections, and trees against the sky. Can be done in layers, holding each color as you build layers. It is never messy and is archival so you don’t remove it.
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Kath discusses the dark colors that make the light colors work.
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For extreme speed, go with just grey scale or use color for only the focal point.
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The difference is words. The addition of words doubles the meaning. Date the entry.
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When you really want portability, keep everything compact instead of big.
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You are building a composition of things from different places.
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Always start with a daisy: it’s the easiest flower.
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In the process you will find out why you picked it and how it was made.
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The sketch will remind you of everything you didn’t sketch right down to the smells.
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Always keep equipment at a minimum so you have portability and will sketch.