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STEP 7 RE-ASSES THE DARKS

I feel that the darks are losing some power. So it is time to reestablish those darks. This is a common adjustment to make in
the latter stage.

Figure 19 Get those darks back in then refine

Once the dark shapes are back to my liking I will refine them and
bring in the finishing touches. This is when a few small brush lines
can come in, a few highlights to add zing and finally your
signature.

An Artist’s Guide to Plein Air Painting

Malcolm Dewey