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In this podcast, I'm trying to explain an art technique that--in lieu of illustrations--may need some trial-and-error experimentation.  Then again, that's the whole point. You'll need three things: - a drinking straw - some watercolor paint mixed with water - a sheet of drawing paper (anything that won't absorb the paint too quickly) Here's what to do: 1. Put a blob of paint + water on the paper. 2. Position the drinking straw close to--but not touching--the paint. 3. Blow through the straw so that the paint is forced forward in a line. 4. Follow the paint as it progresses across the paper. 5. When you need another breath of air, position the straw so that the line will go in a new direction with the next breath. 6. Continue until that line runs out of paint. 7. Repeat with the original blob of paint until it runs out. 8. Put a new blob of paint, maybe in a new color, near the original blob. 9. Repeat until you decide that your drinking straw painting is done.Here's another suggestion:Paint a nice, th