PEONY BUD
1 With a round or Filbert brush and a wash of pale pink, make a circle.
2 Use a cotton swab to blot in the center of the pink wash. This will act as a highlight for the bud. If you move the swab gently from side to side, you can create the illusion of a petal effect.
3 Dip a #8 round brush in green-gold pigment and make a small, watery cap on top of the bud. Add a stem and thin leaves, leaving some white space in the center ...
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