Darkest dark.  Lightest light.  Brightest color.  These are what I like to paint first when I start a painting.  This helps me to judge my darks and lights correctly and my colors accurately.  Starting a painting off well is so important.  As a famous artist once said, "Well begun is half done."
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| "The Andalusian" (in progress) 36" x 36" Oil | 



Great progress in those three steps. Looking forward to the last step.
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