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Jimmie Arroyo · 05-17-2003, 12:10 AM

Linda, thank you. It sometimes seems awkward trying to find a good back off point. Once I think I've reached completion, I picture it in my head going further and move the pencil over the paper as if I were working. If I feel it'll work, I go lightly, then build up until it looks good. I find it's very tempting to continue the white highlights even though I have enough. Deciding the picture is done is just as hard as getting there. Thanks again.

05-17-2003, 12:10 AM	#6
Jimmie Arroyo Juried Member Joined: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 671	Thanks Linda, thank you. It sometimes seems awkward trying to find a good back off point. Once I think I've reached completion, I picture it in my head going further and move the pencil over the paper as if I were working. If I feel it'll work, I go lightly, then build up until it looks good. I find it's very tempting to continue the white highlights even though I have enough. Deciding the picture is done is just as hard as getting there. Thanks again.