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Thumbnail sketches: Gail Sibley, "Sharpe Road Farm," Unison Colour pastels on UART 400 paper, 12 x 9 in.

Thumbnail Sketches – What Can Happen If You Deviate From Them!

If you’ve followed me for some time, you know how I encourage (demand?!) the creation and use of thumbnail sketches. These small notations of composition and value are the roadmap I use while working. And they’re especially valuable for keeping you on track in the changing light when working en plein air. You may ask,

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