Hey Sputnik, ever wonder how the moon’s surface feels to a fingertip? I’ve been trying to paint that micro‑dust texture exactly—every grain and its tiny shadow. Want to hear my trick for getting that ultra‑realistic regolith look?

Use a light sable first, sweep it so you get that thin, glassy layer—like you’re tracing the ridges of old glass. Then, mix a touch of graphite powder into a small amount of clear resin, let it sit for a few minutes, and flick it onto the board with a dry brush. The resin keeps the charcoal from bleeding, but the tiny carbon clumps stay in place, giving those darker pockets. Finally, dab a fine fingertip on the top to lift a few grains and make it look like a real lunar dust storm caught in a moment. Test it on a small square first so you can tweak the resin’s viscosity—too thick and the graphite will spread, too thin and it’ll just dissolve. Keep the light source at a low angle to catch all the micro‑shadows. Happy digging!