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LOADING THE CROWN AND BLADE BRUSHES
CROWN: The bristles of this brush are tiered shaped ending with a domed top.
USES: Roll the bristles of the brush across the edge of the paint puddle to fully load.
n When painting clouds, roll the paint out of the brush in circular motions leaving texture on the surface. Now add tints and shadows using only a half loaded tip, then blend and soften.
n Background trees and bushes are tapped onto a damp surface using the loaded brush to keep them soft and muted. Now add tints and shadows using a half loaded tip with less pressure.
BLADE: The bristles of this brush are shaped with flat sides, oval chisel edge and angle cut top.
USES: Tip the high comer into the edge of the paint puddle or dry brush using scant amounts of paint on the oval chisel edge and sides.
n When painting delicate flowers, load the high com- er and tap lightly on the surface. This technique is also used for leaves on trees and bushes.
n Pine trees are tapped on the surface with the same loading technique starting at the base and working up the tree.
n To dry brush paint grasses or animal fur, load the chisel edge with scant amounts of paint. Apply the paint with light pressure pulling in the direction of growth.
ACRYLIC
DIAGRAM 1 CROWN
DIAGRAM 2 BLADE
artist’s sketch
Sharon Buononato cda has been a member of SDP since 1981, and a decorative painting teacher since 1980. Sharon took her CDA certification in 1987. She is sole proprietor of Sharon B’s Originals brushes, a line of origi- nal publications and products, and a founding member of the Hudson Valley Tole and Decorative Painters. She has twice served as president of this chapter, and first vice president. Sharon’s designs are seen frequently in national painting publications, she has authored seven books, and has produced two videos of her work. If you would like to contact Sharon email sharonbsoriginals@att.net, or visit her website at sharonbsoriginals.com.
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