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* NOTE : This demonstration has been rewritten from a previous version to reflect the fact that GOLDEN Fluid Acrylics are my paint of choice. A basic 1:1 mixing ratio of GOLDEN Fluid Acrylics with GOLDEN Airbrush Medium will yield excellent results, and increased sprayability and/or transparency can be achieved by adding more Airbrush Medium as desired. For the purposes of this demonstration the term; "AB Medium" is used in reference to GOLDEN Airbrush Medium.

7.) At this point I remove the background section at the top, setting it aside for later, leaving the other two areas covered.

8.) The background is to be an undefined, wash of colors meant to set off the Tiger by contrast. For this effect I use Turquois (Phthalo) and Burnt Sienna (separately) mixed on a 1:1 ratio with Golden Airbrush Medium. To add a little depth to certain areas, I add a bit of Dioxazine Purple and a 'tinting' Black mix made with a 20:1 ratio of AB Medium to paint. I want the colors to be a bit washed out as not to have the same intensity of the subject - this lends itself well to creating the illusion of depth.

9.) Having completed the background, I remove the piece covering the subject area, and replace the piece that I saved from Step 7 that originally covered the background area.

10.) Using Titanium White, I hit all the areas that represent the greatest concentrations of white fur.

11.) As the intent here is towards a more graphic oriented rendition, I define all the darkest areas on the Tiger's body with Carbon Black; stripes, back of the ears, around the eyes, etc.

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