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Hello Sweeties

Today I'm up on Finnabair's blog with a new canvas inspired by this month's theme: Rust and Patina. 

First, I primed the canvas board with Heavy White Gesso. Then, I added an uneven layer of Modeling, Light Modeling, and Paper pastes. When dry, I painted the background with Violet, Ultramarine, and Prussian Blue.

I added a design with the Machinery stencil and the Brown Rust Effect Paste. When dry, I rubbed it with Cobalt wax. 

I primed the cogs that I've selected from different moulds and the Clock Faces with Heavy Black Gesso. Then, I covered it with Brown and Red Rust Effect pastes. When dry, I highlighted the details with Old Silver wax.

I primed the Grungy Succulents, the Woodland Leaves, and some other resin elements with Heavy White Gesso. Next, I used the Blue and Green Patine waxes to colour them. I added some highlights with Aged Brass wax.

I started the composition with the biggest cogs, and then I continued to add smaller elements. In the corners, I added a screw in each corner.

When everything was to my liking, I dry-brushed the background to tone down the color with white gesso as well as the design as I found the design too present.

To finish, I added some rust dripping.

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