Carla Grace Ollwitz on Instagram: "Using the deepest shadow as the base tone works so well for most of my process because: I’m focusing on the mid tones and highlights Contrast is instant and so satisfying When the paint is layered correctly the colours stand out vibrantly and it becomes easy to create brilliance With acrylic and with oils, blocking in the shadows and mid tones first sets the stage for depth and contrast with ease. If you have trouble with creating contrast in your work, and wan