First I "inked" the line art with acrylic.
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Second I built up layers of acrylic wash. to create the forms and values. This is the underpainting.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6FNVw0pVPeW0YBd5dFphAPS37SQKc9skUW9m6Hhge2CwAvEiZ8bVwV8uyNbP1xvYh8fgMIrUUihyphenhyphenLKSyL4MTHgRpJF9F2KCbhFAqeXwOeVI0sSlzj_jtTlyyLxbRyhX6NWG9EMDxm9w/s400/banana+girl+underpaint.jpg)
Thirdly and finally, I lay down a transparent layer of concentrated watercolor.
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The study is done simultaneous to test the colors.
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