I tried a few versions of these. Learned to simplify as I did more of them.

I used gouache paint (materials I had on hand).

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The more complicated the object (oranges) the harder it was for my brain to make choices.
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This vase was difficult, I think because it was a dark object. Using this technique really forced my brain to simplify.

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Toned Paper - image 5 - student project Toned Paper - image 6 - student project I learned that I need a few practice pieces before I learn to simplify (eg., the tomatoes, both the slices and the whole ones). The mushrooms were easier because they had more defined lines and were already white.
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