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Finding the right photographs is always the first step (thankyou Google). They are combined into a (sometimes storytelling) composition on the computer (in Photoshop).
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The painting is always treated as a whole, building it up layer upon transparant layer.
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The printed result is beamed on watercolour-paper, so that the rough shapes can be traced with a pencil.
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Usually the work is builded up from light to dark.
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Out of free hand it is developed into a highly detailed pencildrawing.
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Most paintings take about 25 hours to get finished.
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Then the painting starts with watercolour and brushes (sponge and liquid masking film are sometimes applied as well).
Watch the making of 'Belle Bella' in two minutes.