Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Do you make space in your art practice to develop your brush handling? In this video for #worldwatercolormonth I'm demonstrating an exercise I do frequently; no limits, intuitive mark making to help me develop my brush handling instincts and create strategies and new marks that are vital and interesting.
One thing I thought was interesting was that the marks I describe in this video as "amateurish" (I actually prefer the term "unsophisticated") are actually my favourite marks in the entire painting. Even though they aren't marks that look skilled and nuanced, they have an energy and strength that adds a lot to the painting. So I try to have a mindset of welcoming even the marks that initially look "ugly" to me. You never know how your opinion will change!
Supplies in this video (some links are sponsored links, thank you for supporting my channel!)
From Daniel Smith - Watercolor Sticks - order from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3XwjQVU
- Opera Pink
- Cobalt Teal Blue
- New Gamboge
Daniel Smith Watercolor Paint: bit.ly/3G1WBZZ
- Opera Pink
- Cobalt Blue
- Benzimidazalone Yellow
Sennelier Turquoise Green: order on Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/2DOmNem
Brushes: SO MANY!
Escoda #10 Rigger - my favourite supplier is Jackson's Art bit.ly/3txbuga
Also available from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/Rigger10
#4 Quill brush from Princeton: bit.ly/44nGmCR
Cheap Joe's #1 Loose Goose Dagger Striper: bit.ly/2ls9rZm
20 mm flat brush - Da Vinci Forte Mottler - bit.ly/30ZhELm
And finally, my beautiful handmade brush from Lebenzon. Depending on your preferences you might want to order the 1.5" medium brush although I think mine is a large: bit.ly/3oXLOsq
Use code ANGELA to save 20% off your order (time sensitive promotion)
My 18 inch, 64 well palette is from Robax.com - bit.ly/31UmrOu
Do you make space in your art practice to develop your brush handling? In this video for #worldwatercolormonth I'm demonstrating an exercise I do frequently; no limits, intuitive mark making to help me develop my brush handling instincts and create strategies and new marks that are vital and interesting.
One thing I thought was interesting was that the marks I describe in this video as "amateurish" (I actually prefer the term "unsophisticated") are actually my favourite marks in the entire painting. Even though they aren't marks that look skilled and nuanced, they have an energy and strength that adds a lot to the painting. So I try to have a mindset of welcoming even the marks that initially look "ugly" to me. You never know how your opinion will change!
Supplies in this video (some links are sponsored links, thank you for supporting my channel!)
From Daniel Smith - Watercolor Sticks - order from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/3XwjQVU
- Opera Pink
- Cobalt Teal Blue
- New Gamboge
Daniel Smith Watercolor Paint: bit.ly/3G1WBZZ
- Opera Pink
- Cobalt Blue
- Benzimidazalone Yellow
Sennelier Turquoise Green: order on Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/2DOmNem
Brushes: SO MANY!
Escoda #10 Rigger - my favourite supplier is Jackson's Art bit.ly/3txbuga
Also available from Blick Art Materials: bit.ly/Rigger10
#4 Quill brush from Princeton: bit.ly/44nGmCR
Cheap Joe's #1 Loose Goose Dagger Striper: bit.ly/2ls9rZm
20 mm flat brush - Da Vinci Forte Mottler - bit.ly/30ZhELm
And finally, my beautiful handmade brush from Lebenzon. Depending on your preferences you might want to order the 1.5" medium brush although I think mine is a large: bit.ly/3oXLOsq
Use code ANGELA to save 20% off your order (time sensitive promotion)
My 18 inch, 64 well palette is from Robax.com - bit.ly/31UmrOu
