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| "cacti": gesso, junk mail collage,marker & digital |
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I am on a cacti kick thanks to Josie Hamilton, here.
She warned me that they were addictive.
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| step 1: gesso brushstrokes |
And, I wanted to try it on a black background.
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| step 2: marker defining gesso shapes |
The great thing about cactus is that they are so irregular. For me, this makes drawing the cactus easier.
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| step 3: start with junk mail |
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| step 4: more junk mail |
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| step 5: junk mail |
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| step 6: touch ups & blossom |
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| step 7: marker for definition. |
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| step 8: white marker |
Warning: I plan to do more cacti, I am addicted.
• A great 3+minute video, Jabu & Morula, here.
You can follow Jabu on his blog and Instagram to learn more about his progress and exciting life in the wild!
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