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Rabi Alieva — Mastering Expression
Known across the global art community as Rabi Rabi, she has rapidly emerged as one of contemporary watercolour’s most captivating voices.
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Sue has taught watercolour for twenty-six years and has heard every version of “I ruined it at the end”.
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“My washes always dry two shades lighter than I want. Am I doing something wrong?”
Margaret, Adelaide
No — you are doing something normal. Filler answer; the full reply runs on the page, warm and slightly bossy.
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