Genesis Basics: Spot Blushing Next we'll begin darkening the areas of our doll that need further blushing.  Continue with the blush color we used for the mottling layers:  pyrrole red, burnt umber, and a hint of pthalo blue. As the thinner evaporates, you may need to add more to achieve the correct consistency. Dip the sponge into the paint and blot off the excess on a paper towel. Begin adding color to areas of the arms and hands that are naturally darker:  the palm of the hands, the knuckles, the fingertips, fat rolls around the wrist, elbows, and the inner arms.  Blend outward until the blush has a natural appearance. (Blushing in the photos has not been blended.) Hint: Use the pointed part of the cosmetic sponge to get down into all the little fat rolls and creases. On the legs, add extra blush to the toes, the ball and heel of the foot, the edges of the foot, the knuckles, the top of the foot, behind the knee, the inner leg, the inner and outer ankles, the knees, and any fat rolls. On the head, blush lower cheeks, edge of ears, tip of nose, tip of chin, forehead (optional), and darken the inside of the mouth. Don't forget those precious fat rolls on the back of the neck! Darken the rim of the eyes slightly and blend out with thinner. Now we're ready to bake again! He's really coming to life now!