Thanks all. My "streak" method is similar to the extension blending I've been doing. Thin glazes of oil pigment mixed with oil finish, followed by multiple coats on top for durability. The streaks in the right side picture of the wrist are natural dark tiger stripe in the wood, not the crack repair. Nevertheless, as someone who is still learning, I make no claims to be anywhere near as proficient as Mr. Hughes, whose work I respect and admire tremendously.

Last edited by Mark Larson; 04/01/10 12:13 PM.