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Facing fears
Hi Jimmie,
First, I agree with Michele about oil, it's very forgiving. Currently I'm painting a beautiful young woman from the Phillipines. It's taken me a week of playing to come up with the deep bronze, gold, rose color of her skin. But it's just paint...
Second, for the pastels, try working on a sanded paper. It's tougher and can be brushed off (or even washed). Wallis or Colourfix or ask Chris Saper.
Third, use my mantra. Fear becomes anticipation, anticipation becomes excitment. Repeat daily or whenever you feel the start of panic. As a former sufferer of panic attacks, I've had to learn that unwarrented fear robs my energy, I don't sweat the small stuff anymore. It's just paper, and color is exciting!
Jean
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