Fun Foliage with a Different Brush

   This entry was originally posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2012

 

Different size brushes will cause different sizes of splatter drops.

I like to use a big brush to start off my splatters because it covers a lot more area.

Then I move to a smaller brush with smaller drops of paint as the painting begins to dry. 

(Remember, I am working wet-in-wet with different colors of paint splatters)

Experiment with what you have and see what works best for you and for your painting.

Working With A Fan Brush

  This entry was originally posted on Tuesday, June 5, 2012

In my previous post, I mentioned that using a fan brush is a great way to make grass.

You just load it up with paint and stroke it onto your paper.

Another way to use your fan brush is on its edge.

Makes for wonderfully thin line work.

(similar to a rigger brush)

A Fan of the Fan Brush

  This entry was originally posted on Monday, June 4, 2012

A synthetic fan brush works great for making grass.

They can usually be found in the acrylic section of your local art store.

The synthetic ones separate nicer than the real hair brushes which makes for better grass.

Keeping A Point

  This entry was originally posted on Monday, May 28, 2012

Every once in a while when you tap the water out of your brush,

try to give it a little twist and twirl. 

This will help keep a nice point for when you do fine lines.

Sunday Secrets #19

  This entry was originally posted on Sunday, May 27, 2012

Recently I have been doing painting demonstrations for different art groups around town.

 

One question that I always get when I am demonstrating is:

"What kind of brush are you using?"

 

This is usually when I am using my absolute favorite brush.

It is a Raphael Series 8404 in size 6.

Unfortunately I cannot find it in Canada.

(Sad face)

 

I LOVE this brush!

It is a pure kolinsky sable brush so it holds a lot of water and paint.

It will also slurp up a lot of water or paint when doing wet in wet.

It keeps a beautiful point and has great spring to it.

It is an extension of me and the thought of living without it puts me into panic mode.

(which goes against one of my suggested guidelines)

 

Now before you go buying out all the Raphael brushes,

please remember to leave some for me!

You really don't want to see me in panic mode!

* Update: I have since discovered DaVinci brand brushes and now use the DaVinci Series 35 for my brushes. I thought I was in love before, but I was wrong. The DaVinci brush is like my soul mate and helps me create magic with my paintings.