Tips & Techniques

Creating an appearance of smoke or mist

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The day we were at Ripley's Maple Corner Farm was one of the busiest boiling days of the year.

There was steam billowing out of the vents on top of the sugar house and floating down on us.

To simulate the affect of smoke or steam I'll use an old toothbrush or old oil paint brush and basically scrub out a portion of the existing watercolor.

I don't have as much control with the toothbrush as I do with an old oil brush. But the most important thing is to make sure the paint is dry otherwise you'll end up with a big mess.

This is another great way to add more of the feeling and atmosphere of the actual location to your finished work.

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