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Painting for the Beginner in Oil or Acrylic: Episode 3 – Blocking In

Posted June 14, 2023

Painting for the Beginner in Oil or Acrylic: Episode 3 – Blocking In

Episode 03

Tracy Quinsey demonstrates the technique of “blocking in” for beginner painters. Discover how to simplify a complex reference photo into four values and focus on key shapes to initiate your painting. Join this enlightening lesson and use the art of blocking in as a foundation for your artistic journey in the painting course.

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