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Sylvia Evans

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Have just started another Sketch book Collaboration. My theme is "A Drama." Im using a double page in a landscape format A 5 sketch book. Im trying to portray a Murmeration of Starlings, I want them all across the double page . The shape is very fluid and curved. My original idea was to make a stencil then splat inside it with my intrepretation of starlings . BUT it would have to be a very smooth and beautifully cut stencil to get just the right line. I dont use masking fluid ( cant stand the stuff) and I dont have one of those geometric shaped things, so I had a thought why not use sand ? spill it across my background (already painted) and play around until I get the shape I want. Then, using a controlled toothbrush splatter, paint inside the sand shapes. . Anyone got an alternative idea or do you think this might work? Better still has anyone tried it?

Barry Ayton

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That sounds a good idea, NorthLight, I'll be trying your method. Starlings produce such wonderful shapes, Will you post your result?
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Anonymous User

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NorthLight, you have certainly caught the moment, with the theme. Your a very brave lady to add to it, hope all goes well with the foreground. Its beautiful as it is.

Ruth Dolan

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Sylvia, I think this is a fantastic concept of how to represent those clouds of starlings which darken the sky in compact swoops. Truly adventurous nd very effective. Good on you...!
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Glad to read your not going to add to the triumph you have created.