BRUSHSTROKES & SHAPES

BRUSHSTROKES

Mark-making is the creation of shapes, textures, patterns, and lines to make art. In watercolor painting, there are many kinds of paintbrushes you can use to make marks. Each brush has a purpose and produces a different brushstroke. Let’s explore some ways to use brushes for mark-making and the different marks brushes can make!

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Use different brushes to practice creating the variety of brushstrokes covered in this section.

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To create full brushstrokes, apply pressure on the brush to press the full body ...

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