How To Use A Hake Brush For Watercolour

[@margaretsmith51]

Master at work, thank you. I do have a hake brush but quite unused after disappointing results but now inspired to give it a go.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Margaret. The hake does take a bit of getting used to, but it’s well worth the effort

[@brendahoneyman2527]

Today I received 3 hake brushes (Ron Hanson brand) from Cheap Joe's Art Stuff. Timely to discover your wonderful video to get me started!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

That’s exciting, I love new brushes !! Glad you liked my video, I should be making a new Hake tutorial soon

[@ladygwarth]

I bought a couple of these hake brushes a while ago, but I have been nervous about painting with them, this has been really helpful, thanks. Lovely painting too.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Lesley, glad you liked the video. Don’t be nervous of the hakes, they’re very useful brushes.

[@ladygwarth]

@@ChrisStephenArt I will definitely give them a go, thanks.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@ladygwarth You’re welcome! I’m always happy to answer any questions, if you have them.

[@lizmorris6454]

Delighted to find a fellow lefty on KZbin. So easy for me to follow. I will be interested to find how you reflect the direction of the light and paint shadows across your canvas.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Glad you find the videos easy to follow, Liz. It’s always a please to speak to a fellow lefty (the right hand to use !!) I’ll see if I can make a tutorial for you on shadows at some point in the future

[@dessyedeeclark1144]

Very informative. Ive only used the hake brush for skies and I really enoyed seeing its use for an entire painting.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much, it can be a very versatile brush

[@pennyyoung901]

Loved everything about this video. I have a hake brush but never experimented enough to make use of it. I going to find a photo of mine with a distant lighthouse and give it a try! Thank you!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much, Penny. Glad you liked the video and feel inspired !!

[@LyraDavis]

I just found your channel! I absolutely adore your chill presenting style, and you’ve taught me so many useful tricks in just a few videos! I love your landscapes and colour palettes! So glad I found you. Subscribed!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks so much, Lyra. Glad you found me !!

[@dominiquelefevre9946]

Adoro il suo modo di dipingere. Grazie mille.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

grazie mille !!

[@haraway987]

Been looking at hake brushes for a while, though I usually stick to vegan when possible. I just love the soft effects it can produce. I appreciate the info on Ron Ranson's brushes. Despite the poor goats giving up their hair (only that I hope) I've ordered 2. I've searched for how the hair is gathered, but no luck. Chris Zabriskie's piano is so nice with your caring style of teaching. Seeing the art on his page was a surprise!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Glad you like my style of teaching, that really means a lot, thank you. Although I’m not 100% sure, I believe the hair for many goat brushes comes from trimming with clippers, similar to shearing a sheep, so is painless for the goats.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Glad you like my style of teaching, that really means a lot, thank you. Although I’m not 100% sure, I believe the hair for many goat brushes comes from trimming with clippers, similar to shearing a sheep, so is painless for the goats.

[@haraway987]

@@ChrisStephenArt Yes, that was my thought too. Another reason I thought the Pro Arte hake might be a better choice. I think I'll email Jackson's to see if they have more info. They do list their supplies vegan or not, or not known, so there's a level of honesty there. Thanks again for sharing your skills.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

To be honest, I wouldn’t recommend any other brand of Hake, they just don’t perform well, in my experience. The Pro Arte are listed as non-vegan on Jackson’s website, obviously because they use goat hair.

[@Aquafishy204]

Thank you very informative I have a Hake brush wasn’t sure how to use it. Very beautiful seascape too.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you !!

[@kristasee]

Thank you I found your video helpfully instructive

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for watching

[@diannedidomizio52747]

❤Enjoying your tutorial!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you, Dianne ☺️

[@anick6265]

Wow, I just discovered you and I am already a fan…great talent!

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thank you so much

[@terribashaw3961]

One of my favorite paintings I ever did was with a Ron Ranson Hake brush as a beginner.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

They’re great brushes !!

[@ralphherrick596]

Very nice....I still haven't tried your style...

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks, Ralph

[@annepercival7814]

Any tips for breaking in a hake brush to get the chisel edge?

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Hi Anne, Do you have the Pro-Arte Hake? If so, in my experience, the only way to break them in is through use. When they are wet, try repeatedly pressing the bristles flat and squeezing with a tea towel. Hope that helps

[@barbriley583]

Yes…recently hit my stride with hake…such little water piggies❣️🤣

[@ChrisStephenArt]

That’s great, Barb. I love that phrase…. “water piggies” 😂

[@amandashannon9347]

Love this ❤

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Amanda 😊

[@cristinacuenca4176]

Great!!! Just subscribed 🤗

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Thanks Cristina 😊

[@teresasawicka5861]

Thank you🐨🙏

[@ChrisStephenArt]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching 😊

[@johncfullerartist9863]

That needs trimming to use it properly. It should have a sharpe chisel It is a brush that will tackle anything from fine lines to B-road strokes. Tree foliage and water. Pro art good hake but needs pre trimming

[@ChrisStephenArt]

I suppose, as with all materials, it comes down to personal preference. I’ve never found the need to trim any of my brushes.

[@johncfullerartist9863]

Ron Ran used to advocate trimming as it achieved a used feel from a new brush without running in Use a fine stanly blade at the base of the bristles both sides and trim across carefully to reduce the thickness of the hair. Result a very sharp Hake. Done it that way for years.after Ron showed me @@ChrisStephenArt

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@johncfullerartist9863 Great !!

[@delithnutkins6017]

@@johncfullerartist9863 oooooo Ron showed you!!!!

[@blankmission5369]

​@@delithnutkins6017Lol😅

[@StevenMckenzie-nr8dq]

I love your channel but the music is annoying and makes it hard to hear what youŕ saying.

[@ChrisStephenArt]

Sorry you have issues with the music, Steven. There is a lot of background noise in my studio space, the music is the best solution I’ve found to cover it up. I could try the videos without music, but that would probably be annoying too. Thanks for your feedback.

[@JeanVarley]

Music is a personal thing, I like the gentle piano and on my devices it certainly doesn't interfere with Chris's voiceover

[@marcushaliwell7340]

Is it not a Japanese brush and would therefore be “har-kay”?

[@ChrisStephenArt]

@@marcushaliwell7340 It definitely was originally a Japanese brush, which is also found in other parts of Asia. “Ha-Key” or “Har-Kay” is the correct pronunciation, depending on your opinion, although in the west we often just use “Hake” as in the fish !! It doesn’t really matter, as long as we know what we’re talking about. Essentially it’s just a large, flat, goat hair brush.

[@renzo6490]

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