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How do I make a fake painting look real?
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Creating a realistic fake painting begins with the canvas. The first step is to carefully prepare the canvas surface with a neutral color ground. This will help to create an accurate and stable color base for your painting. Then, you can use a series of layered glazes to achieve color and light values that make the painting look realistic. It is important to use brushstrokes that are similar to traditional painting techniques, such as the old masters’, to make the artwork look authentic. To achieve a natural texture, you may apply some visible brush strokes, or you could create a more stylized approach by using abstraction and simplified shapes. To finish your piece, use a few simple techniques like light contrasts and blending edges to achieve the right finishing touch.