Applying the Paint
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR BRISTLES
Below are methods for manipulating paint to create specific effects or textures. If you’re not up for trying them out yourself, you may want to read through them nonetheless; the terms will come in handy for understanding and describing an artist’s technique. If you do plan to experiment, a word of advice based on personal experience: Prevent disaster by practicing them several times before incorporating them into a work of art. —ETG
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