After some tweeking and adjusting the painting is completed.

Have fun trying this technique and remember trial and error are the best teachers.

Step 8 - Building up the darks and lights

Start by adding more layers of Blue, Purple and Green. Layer these colors over your yellow and red tones to give them some dimension and impact.


Continue to layer your color with the goal of dramatic light and shadow. Don't forget to adjust your white areas to punch up the whiteness of those areas.

With Fluid acrylic washes each layer will intensify the color even the whites