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MR. W. AYERST INGRAM

not aiming at neatness of finish. What he wants is a vivid and forcible note which will reinforce his mental impression of the subject and be of value for purposes of reference later on. In the slower and more detailed painting processes which he follows indoors the sketch serves as a record and guide to prevent him from losing the directness of his intention.

The colours he uses are cobalt, French blue, transparent oxide of chromium, yellow ochre, transparent golden ochre, cadmium orange, rose madder, burnt sienna, and raw umber.

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