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BRUSHES
Everyone has their favorite brushes that work
well for them. I use a
variety of brushes dependingon the size of the project I'm working on
and what technique I am using. The types of brushes you will
need to complete any of my project plans and designs:
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* Flat brushes for basecoating and float shading. |
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* Round brushes for basecoating and some detail. |
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* Liner brushes for linework & fine detail. |
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* Angular shaders for float shading. |
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* Filbert or Cat's Tongue |
*Brush for stippling. Those old worn
out flat brushes
that aren't flat anymore work well for
stippling.
Painting on wood is hard on brushes, and
you'll need more than just water to clean them up when using acrylic
paints. A liquid hand soap works well to get the pigment out of
the brushes.There are also numerous brush cleaners on the market.
I have tried several of them and haven't found one yet that did not get
the job done. At the end of a painting session, I like to
condition my brushes as well using a product called "Artgel" by Winsor &
Newton. Work a little into the brush, wipe the excess off and
reshape it. Caring for your "tools of the trade" every time you
paint will help extend the life of your brushes.
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