<em>International Gothic style was developed in the late 14th century. In all pieces found from this time, it is common to see an air of sophistication. This is because most Gothic pieces were aimed to catch the attention of the royal and upper class.</em>
You can also use a colorless blending pencil to help blend colors without adding any further pigment. To do this, lay down a fine layer of colorless blender first and then add your lightest color. Dark colors can be difficult to blend once they stick to the paper fibers, so this base helps alleviate that issue. Smudging With Paper and Tortillons