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Aug 12
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Landscape Painting with Melanie Morris [...

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In the conversation with Melanie Morris you’ll discover the benefits of painting a reference photo multiple times, how your first steps don’t start with paint, and why a timer may be your key to staying present while you work. Plus a whole lot more.

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Morris talks about how to create sky holes in your trees and a really inventive idea for how to get great references when you travel.  Available now in the Podcast Art Club.

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