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Traditional Art Mixed Media/Watercolour TutorialRoryonaRainbow on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/roryonarainbow/art/Traditional-Art-Mixed-Media-Watercolour-Tutorial-132203324RoryonaRainbow

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Traditional Art Mixed Media/Watercolour Tutorial

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RoryonaRainbow
Published: Aug 5, 2009
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As I promised, here is my very first tutorial. It's a walkthrough about my technique and how I work.
I hope it will help you and you all can make good use of it! It was very MUCH work to put everything together.
Please fav it to let more deviants know about it. ♥

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You see here: Nicole Kidman as Lady Sarah Ashley in the movie "Australia".

Stuff I used:
Watercolour, watercolour pencils, colored pencils, oelpastels, pastels (pencils), salt and opaque white.


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Copyright © Rory on a Rainbow. Do not reproduce, copy, edit, publish, transmit, or upload in any way. This is not a stock image. Do not use or take any picture without permission.

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© 2009 - 2026 RoryonaRainbow
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I have to practice that, is amazing. Great tutorial. :chairdance: 
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