| Folk Art Painting - Brushes |
It has been said "Your painting is only as good as your brushes." and this is so true. Buy the best quality brushes you can afford and take care of them - they are truly worth the investment. There are various types of brushes used in folk art painting and below I list some of these and their use.
Rounds- Round brushes are round at the ferrule( the metal part of the brush) and have pointed tips. They are ideal for painting small areas . I recommend buying sizes #3,#6, #8 and #10. Choose the largest brush you can use for the area painting allowing you to take fewer brush strokes and therefore having a smoother surface.
Liners- Liners are thin brushes that are rounded at the ferrule and have bristles that extend to a long fine point tip. The are used for painting tiny areas and for lines. Paint used in liner brushes should be thinned with water to the consistency of ink. I recommend buying sizes 10/0, 0, #1.
Script Liners- Script liners are very much like a liner brush except that the bristles are longer and extend to a very fine point. The paint must be thinned to ink consistency to use with this brush. This brush allows you to paint very thin lines over a longer stretch, great for vines. I recommend buying size 10/0, #1 and #3.
Flat Brushes - Flat brushes are flat with square corners. on each outer tip. The are used for base coating, washes as well as shading and highlighting. I recommend buying sizes #10, #12, 1/2", 3/4".
Angular Flats- Angular flat brushes are brushes that are cut on an angle at the end of the bristles. They are perfect for highlighting and shading. I recommend sizes 1/4",1/2". 5/8" and 3/4".
Filberts- Filbert Brushes are flat brushes with rounded bristle tips. They can be used for base coating and are perfect for making leaves and flower petals. I recommend sizes #6 and #8.
Deerfoot Brush- A deerfoot brush is used for stippling for making snow, foliage and fur.
Remember to take care of your brushes they are an investment and will last a long time if cared for properly.
~Debbie - Two Old Crows
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