# Art History
Limited Palette Notes for Urban Sketching: Paper and Pigment Pairings
Practical comparisons of small palette combinations with different papers for quick urban…
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# Composition & Style
Waterproofing Washes and Granulation: Pigment Choice and Technique
Studio observations about how waterproofing, pigment particle size and application technique influence…
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# Daily Practice
Paper Tooth and Pastel Gesture: Supporting Colour with Texture
A studio-note exploration of how paper tooth affects pastel gesture, layering and…
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# Color & Materials
Sizing Papers: Gum Arabic, Methyl Cellulose and Starch Compared
Observations from small tests comparing common surface treatments and how they alter…
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# Daily Practice
Alizarin and Cerulean: Mixing for Clean versus Muddied Skies
A comparative studio note on mixing a staining red with a semi-opaque…
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# Color & Materials
Layering Pigments on Textured Paper: Controlled Edges and Bloom
Notes on how paper texture, pigment loading and water control affect edges,…
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