Exercise 14: BRUSH DISCOVERY
IN THIS EXERCISE, YOU WILL EXPLORE YOUR BRUSHES, THE MARKS THEY CAN MAKE, AND THE BEAUTY YOU CAN CREATE. I WILL SHOW FOUR BASIC BRUSH TIPS AND THE MARK EACH MAKES. I OWN MORE THAN 150 BRUSHES, BUT I ALWAYS GO TO MY FAVORITE SIX FOR PAINTING. I HEAR THIS A LOT FROM FELLOW ARTISTS TOO.
MATERIALS
Newspaper or large craft paper
White or black gouache
Palette
Inexpensive brush for mixing
Pointed round brush
Black, gray, or tan heavy cardstock or watercolor paper
Mop brush
Round brush
Flat brush
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