Faces By KLM

Artist Brush

There is a lot of debate in the watercolour world over the controversial Hake brush some people loathe them and would quite happily use them to clean their toilet however I personally think that the Hake is a fantastic tool and I have never been without one.

Why? Well it's really rather simple, a hake brush can be used for virtually any brush stroke if you know how to utilise it properly. I sometimes find that I can almost finish a painting without using another brush. This leads to paintings being fresh because you are not messing around with a little tiny brush adding detail that doesn't need to be their.

One lesson every artist has to learn at some point is...DON'T INSULT YOUR VIEWER!! Yes I know its bad etiquette to shout at your readers but what artists have to realise is that when someone looks at your painting they know that the people in the distance have eyes, they also know that trees you have painted have lots of leaves and they also know that if a field is green the chances are that its grass. What's my point! Very simple, if you are using a small brush you will be tempted to paint too much detail you will paint the eyes on that person whether they are supposed to be half-a-mile away or not, you will paint every leaf on the trees and yes, you will faithfully paint every blade of grass in that field etc, etc. With a large versatile brush- like a hake you will treat the subject you are painting in a broader sense and will suggest different elements of the painting thus allowing your viewer the chance to use their imagination a little more which is (I think) the whole point of a painting. With a small brush you are just taking all the fun out of it for the viewer because you will put too much detail in. Acclaimed professional artist Ron Ranson is a particular advocate of this fast and loose approach to painting and has written several watercolour books on the subject.

My suggestion to every Watercolour Artist out there is go out buy a Hake brush (You can purchase discounted Watercolour Hake Brushes at The Watercolour Artist.com) and practice, practice and practice some more. You will find that your paintings become fresher, yours colours will be cleaner because you are not going back into them as much to add superfluous detail, you will also be able to produce more paintings more quickly. On that last point I hasten to add I am not suggesting that we as artists turn into painting production lines but at the end of the day if you are a professional the more productive your painting time is the better.

Anyway time for me to go and do some work, till next time - happy painting!!

All the best

Greg Howard

Greg Howard is a respected watercolour landscape artist and author. The official gallery for his work can be found at http://www.derbyshirewatercolour.com

Is the artist that paints with a wall painter's brush on canvas still alive?

His name is Bob Ross and he is featured on public tv.

Nope, he passed away in 1995.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ross

Roger Federer Experience MV -- Federer the Genius, An artist with a racket for a brush (HD)

US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian Auctions Belgian Auctions Canadian Auctions French Auctions German Auctions Indian Auctions Irish Auctions Italian Auctions Dutch Auctions Polish Auctions Spanish Auctions Swiss Auctions UK Auctions

12 pcs artist Makeup brushes tool Strap Belt Bag    US $.01

(99) PRO COSMETICS MAKEUP ARTIST BRUSHES BELT TOOL CASE    US $.09

ARTIST PAINT BRUSH ORGANIZER W/44SLOTS-40 REG 4 LG    US $5.98

NIB FABER-CASTELL PITT Artist Brush Pen Gift Set of 24    US $33.00

LOT 4: 15 piece ARTIST PAINT BRUSH SETS = 60 TOTAL NEW    US $.99

Lot 13 Artist Brushes    US $12.99

Lot 8 Loew-Cornell Artist Brushes    US $12.99

Lot of 9 A Langnickel Artist Brushes    US $12.99

Lot of Princeton Artist Brushes    US $12.99

Lot of 11 Loew-Cornell Artist Brushes    US $12.99

Lot of Artist Brushes 12    US $12.99

Silver Rolling Aluminum Makeup Artist Cosmetic Train Case w Brush Pot Box Lock    US $109.95

Monster High Doll Brushes, Lot Of 5. Perfect For OOAK Artists!!    US $2.49

LOT 4: 15 piece ARTIST PAINT BRUSH SETS = 60 TOTAL NEW    US $.99

LOT 5: ARTIST PAINT BRUSHES - 10 piece SETS = 50 TOTAL    US $.99

Mary Engelbreit Say It Loud I'm An Artist & I'm Proud Pain Brush Fridge Magnet    US $1.30

Original Oriental Brush Painting by artist "JEAN KIGEL"    US $9.99

ARTIST 12 ACRYLIC COLOUR PAINTS AND 15 PAINT BRUSH SET    US $7.13

ARTISTS 12 WATER COLOUR PAINTS AND 15 PAINT BRUSH SET    US $7.13

ARTISTS 12 OIL COLOURS PAINTS AND 15 PAINT BRUSH SET    US $7.13

ARTISTS 12 WATER COLOUR PAINTS AND 15 PAINT BRUSH SET    US $7.13

HAWK TZ650 10 PC ARTISTS PAINT BRUSH SET NEW    US $.50

HAWK TZ635 6 PC ARTISTS PAINT BRUSH SET NEW    US $.99

9 pcs Art Artist Paint Brush Set Round Pointed Tip Watercor Painting Brushes Pro    US $6.99

SIGNED BROOCH WATERCOLOR ARTIST PAINT PALETTE BRUSHES GOLD COLOR ENAMEL ART PIN    US $9.98

BROOCH ARTISTS PAINTER PALETTE ART PAINT BRUSHES PIN COLORS BLACK ENAMEL ON GOLD    US $9.98

LOT 4: 15 piece ARTIST PAINT BRUSH SETS = 60 TOTAL NEW    US $.99

LOT 5: ARTIST PAINT BRUSHES - 10 piece SETS = 50 TOTAL    US $.99

Artist Miniature Detailing Brush Set (MicroMini 12 Set)    US $24.99

PASTEL ARTIST BLENDING BRUSHES - PETITE SET    US $29.99

Artist FX Effects Brush Set    US $24.99

10 Pc. Artist Paint Brush Set - NEW!!!    US $7.25

15 Pc. Artist Paint Brush Set - NEW!!!    US $6.95

12 POINTED ARTIST BRUSHES (Cake decorating)    US $2.84

"STUDIO -PRO DETAIL" OIL & ACRYLIC PAINT ARTIST BRUSH 10PCS    US $18.00

ALL TECHNIQUES WATERCOLOR/ACRYLIC/CERAMIC ARTIST BRUSHES, 9 PCS    US $8.00

COSMETICS MAKEUP ARTIST BRUSHES BELT TOOL BAG (STYLE 2)    US $.09

Lot of 10 Winsor & Newton Artists Water Colour Sable Brushes    US $39.03

LOT 5: ARTIST PAINT BRUSHES - 10 piece SETS = 50 TOTAL    US $.99

LOT 4: 15 piece ARTIST PAINT BRUSH SETS = 60 TOTAL NEW    US $.99

PAASCHE AIRBRUSH SET AIR BRUSH NEW COMPLETE IN BOX CERAMISCIST HOBBYIST ARTISTS    US $24.99

Lot 6 Mixed Art Artist Water Color / Oil Paint Brushes    US $1.07

Qty2 12pc Artist Brush Set w/ Wood Palette Wholesale Art Supplies Arts & Crafts    US $9.82

48pcs 8 pkgs/6ea. Chinese Goat Hair artist round brushes calligraphy painting    US $13.07

48pcs 8 pkgs/6ea. Chinese Goat Hair artist round brushes calligraphy painting    US $13.07

21pc LONG ARTIST PAINT BRUSH BRUSHES SET OIL/WATER BASE    US $7.99

31 Pcs Full Professional Artist Makeup Brushes Set #349    US $26.99

Wedding Makeup Artist Choice Eyeshadow Brushes Set 618C    US $108.07

Professional makeup artist Belt brush holder case up B    US $.99

27pc. LG. ARTIST and CRAFT PAINT BRUSH SET new brushes    US $19.99

Artist Brushes - Talens Holland - 110 Pure Red Sable - # 8, 9 and 12    US $42.15

3 Set Fan Bristle Oil Paint Brush Artist Professional #4 #8 #12 Aluminium New    US $5.59

6PCS Set Professional Artist Watercolor Paint Brush Flat Aluminum Ferrule New    US $6.09

10 Pc. Artist Paint Brush Set - NEW!!!    US $7.25

NEW~ 5 PC ARTIST PAINT BRUSH SET~    US $3.99

LOT 4: 15 piece ARTIST PAINT BRUSH SETS = 60 TOTAL NEW    US $.99

12" ART SALE DECAL sticker artist paint brush supply oil painting pictures gift    US $9.99

PAINTER PAINT BRUSH PAINTINGS ART ARTIST BELT BUCKLES BOUCLE DE CEINTURE BELTS    US $19.95

LOT 5: ARTIST PAINT BRUSHES - 10 piece SETS = 50 TOTAL    US $.99

LOT 4: 15 piece ARTIST PAINT BRUSH SETS = 60 TOTAL NEW    US $.99

Powered by phpBay Pro

Ateco 4 Piece Artist Brush Set $16.16 The Ateco four piece Artist Brush set is ideal for applying color to gum paste or working with luster dust. Great for fine detail work. Made with sable bristles and rust-resistant nickel ferrules (connecting ring). Since 1905, Ateco has manufactured tools...

PALETTE AND BRUSH; BRUSH Jobs Candy Mold Chocolate $2.29 ...

1/4 Inch Grainer Select Series 3750 Synthetic Artist Paint Brush By Princeton Art and Brush $3.56 ...

Yo Gabba Gabba: Music Is Awesome $7.39 Yo Gabba Gabba! is a groundbreaking television series that infuses retro style and modern-day music to teach simple life lessons. A vibrant cast of puppet characters and special guests play and dance when they hear the magic words 'Yo Gabba Gabba!'. Today's most popular names in movies, television, music and sports flock to guest star in the groundbreaking show, including Jack Black, Rachel Dratch...

The Art of Playing with Brushes DVD/Play Along CD $23.35 The Art of Playing with Brushes is comprehensive, definitive and unprecedented. Living legends Billy Hart, Eddie Locke, Joe Morello, Charlie Persip and Ben Riley along with modern brush masters Adam Nussbaum and Steve Smith demonstrate and discuss their distinctive drumming styles. They then all perform the same set of medium to up-tempo swing, ballads and Latin tunes to compare and contrast their...

This Warm December: A Brushfire Holiday Vol. 1 $3.45 2 new Jack Johnson holiday songs on this compilation!! Plus other never before released tracks from G Love, Matt Costa, Rogue Wave, Zach Gill, Neil Halstead and more!!...

Brush Strokes : Beginner's Video Handbook by Sandy Aubuchon, CDA $6.89 About the artist.....Sandy Aubuchon, a decorative painting teacher for 32 years, specializes in teaching the beginner. .....A Certifird Decorative Artist. she has been associated wit DecoArt for 14 years....

Flat Brush Writing [VHS] $19.95 ...

Automotive Airbrush Cheap Tricks and Special Effects [VHS] $39.95 ...

Martin/ F. Weber Bob Ross 2-Inch Blender Brush $7.49 Each Bob Ross brush has been developed, engineered, and manufactured to meet the specific needs of the wet-on-wet artists. Top quality materials, hand made, and individually inspected....