| To cover up the wubbles and lack of sizing, I had to go very dark, and didn't like it. So ... |
| I started again. I masked all the leaves, and started glazing the background. |
| ... and glazing |
| ... and more glazing |
| ... and yet more glazing, till I was satisfied I had a rich and noticeably-graded background. |
| I started the foliage last night [a midnight oil-burner] |
| And I am still getting the colors down on all the leaves. I am sure they will need at least 2 more glazes. |