We worked on not mixing the colors on the palette but rather to simply pick up the colors on your brush and paint, letting the colors blend and stay separate for a more interesting look.
I also encouraged using a limited palette. So instead of putting a myriad of greens on the palette, use a single green and yellow and mix to get various shades.
And as always, use all the space your paper provides.
The youngest student and only male in the class; he has excelled this year.
