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1 Smooth Skin

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STEP ONE The keys to achieving smooth skin are very sharp pencils, very light pressure, adding several layers of color in light washes, and patience. For this example of golden, tan skin, start with a light outline and a wash of jasmine.

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STEP TWO Add a wash of rosy beige over the jasmine. If any blobs of pigment appear, dab them off with poster putty pinched down to a tiny point the size of the blob.

STEP THREE Add a wash of peach ...

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