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I have had the best results by starting with a quick sketch to compose the piece then starting in the upper left corner (I am right hand dominant in my art work) applying only a small amount of detail in the background and as I move diagonally across the surface I add much more detail to the main focus. This greatly reduces the amount of unwanted smudging of the finished piece.

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