Do it. Contemporary exercise.

This was simply an exercise in recreating a piece of art ala Dina Wakely. Learning about layers and the brushes to recreate the look you are looking for. I like the studio pen under the inking category.

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Mostly using the gouache brushes – of note I discovered I liked the gouache grain brush – especially on the twig. Once again went with the airbrush in the background.