First, I applied a fairly heavy layer of black. Notice (in the photo) however, this wasn't a complete
and solid coat of paint. I used one of those chunks of sponge to dab the paint onto the stone. When I
say "dab", it's very much like "stamping" the surface with the sponge. Put a small amount of paint on
a corner of the sponge and "stamp" this paint onto the stone, overlapping each stamp as you go. You'll
find you need to replenish the paint about every fourth or fifth stamp (which also gives you an idea
of how little paint the sponge is holding each time).
I know the question arises: "why put on
black first?". This is an old principle I learned from art classes I've attended throughout my life...
(See teach? I was paying attention!)... to show light, you must have dark. To show shadows, you must
have light. It's a yin-yang thing... to depict shading and depth, start with dark colors and as we move
out, the colors become lighter. Yet we'll still be able to see what's underneath. You'll create a very
3-dimensional effect.
I'll show you what I mean.
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