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The image area was masked off into three sections using artist's tape. Linear elements were defined using light pencil strokes, then refined and darkened using rapidoliner pen with india ink. A single watercolor (prussian blue) was chosen, and the whole area was covered using a wash, with table salt applied to the surface in small sections to achieve the "starred spots" variation in color. Drying between layers with a hair drier, successive amounts of watercolor were applied, and the finishing highlights were applied (also in many layers) using white gouache. The finished work was cut into three sections so that the pieces of the triptych could be framed separately, and sealed using workable fixative to prevent smudging or damage. The three sections were scanned separately, then composited in photoshop for display online.

Description
The image area was masked off into three sections using artist's tape. Linear elements were defined using light pencil strokes, then refined and darkened using rapidoliner pen with india ink. A single watercolor (prussian blue) was chosen, and the whole area was covered using a wash, with table salt applied to the surface in small sections to achieve the "starred spots" variation in color. Drying between layers with a hair drier, successive amounts of watercolor were applied, and the finishing highlights were applied (also in many layers) using white gouache. The finished work was cut into three sections so that the pieces of the triptych could be framed separately, and sealed using workable fixative to prevent smudging or damage. The three sections were scanned separately, then composited in photoshop for display online.