2 New Brushes

(C) 2020 Dale DiMauro

It is always exciting to break out a new brush. The marks you make on your paper and how you move pigment around I find to be of the utmost importance. From my experience, the blending of washes on the paper in watercolor can imply atmospheric affects like no other medium.

I intend on experimenting with these two brushes in my plein air painting. I believe I can do an entire painting with just one of these small quill brushes. They can lay down a juicy wide wash where needed, yet can retain a fine point for details. Plus, with a simple set-up I am less likely to lose brushes outside and reduce clean-up time. The synthetic black brush on top, in the photograph, many urban sketchers prefer.

In the past I have ordered brushes from Dick Blick which are well made and last. Right out of the box I like the feel and control of these brushes.