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*Kolyander* · 06-24-2016, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by emjay

"That would be a good time to do it," Ansley nodded. "If you have the time, of course." He knew that even with the best intentions, holidays and breaks got busy and ended up really too short to do everything one wanted. But he also knew that she found time over the summer to work on her sketching and if she was that dedicated, she would find the time at Christmas too.

"Good," he smiled. "It's important for this kind of art to look realistic. Underpainting is just one step that will help that, and practice is another." He was more confident that she would be a skilled painter if that was what she set out to do. She certainly seemed to have the drive. Once she had set her brush down, Ansley looked up at the painting to assess her work, keeping silent for a moment as his eyes moved over the board. "Not bad... some of these shadows could be a little darker." He pointed them out in her painting, then gestured to the same area in the view from the window. "But overall, I think the values are good. You can cast a hot air charm over it to dry the paint, then start painting the actual hues or.." He glanced at his watch. "We can stop for today and pick up next week if you'd like." It was starting to get late as it had taken a bit of time to get the first layer. And she probably didn't want to be there all night, though she probably could get a little more done if she wanted.

"I'll find some time," she answered smiling lightly. There wasn't much for her to be doing this holiday except spending time with family and a few friends. There was nothing but time now. So she might as well fill it with sketching, at least it was something worthwhile.

Hadleigh was quiet while Ansley observed her work. She took note to what was being said about some of the shadows being darker in certain spots. "Okay." She'd make note of that. Looking between her painting and out the window she was able to see exactly what he meant and was glad he not only told her but also pointed it out. Not perfect but not horrible either. A small smile formed on her lips as she pulled out her wand aiming it at the painting. Casting the 'hot-air charm' on it only took a few moments of her time really. "I think I'll stop here tonight. I'm sure if I was to continue I wouldn't want to stop halfway." Not to mention it might be tougher to pick up exactly where she had left off next week. Best to just start fresh then. "I'll clean up and then be on my way." With that said the Slytherin did just that and began cleaning up her paint brushes, paint and everything else.

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