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Scene Painting

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Molly Thomas
Jul 25, 2025
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Scene Painting is an opening that not only generates premises, but also helps set mood and imagine new spaces. I’ve taught it a couple of times recently and here are some of my thoughts on what makes a great scene painting.

  • 3 spaces- 2 is too few, 4 is likely too many

  • Step out when your teammate is close to done, but not quite. Give them space to get out…

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