Quick Tip 110 - Loading the Brush

[@barbarasnyder7325]

I’ve been painting for a long time and attended many classes, (@ university, museum programs, art centers and schools) and workshops, and have never encountered a painting professor/teacher/artist who directly addressed this very basic, critical painting skill. I imagine some do, but not in my experience. What an important skill to learn at the onset learning to paint, just like proper hand and body posture at the piano when learning to play. Thanks for posting this, and so much more, I always come away a better painter after viewing your videos!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Barbara, I was an art professor myself, and could not believe how my peers totally skipped over the crucial basics whereas the folks in the music department fully understood their importance to the whole process. Seems to me the visual arts are the only creative field that, to one degree or another, miss the mark on preparation. Thanks for your comment!

[@Artcc2019]

Wonderful info ....do you have a video on painting on wood or fabric....

[@LietteMonicShaman]

I love your teaching style in the way you explain all the details to a point where an outside artist like myself understands. Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's my pleasure.

[@leonidaslopez1775]

Thanks, always with a right to the point tutorial.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for that.

[@kksilvestri5007]

Always helpful tips, Dianne. Thank you a hundred times over. I hope you realize how much your expertise is appreciated by all. 😊

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's my pleasure.

[@rosanapioner6124]

I've just found this wonderful chanel today! There are so many wonderful tips! Subscribed!!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Welcome aboard, Rosana.

[@normajortack3128]

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[@patricia8889]

Wow, learned alot, needed to know essentials as an artist. LOVE the short and to the point video . Great job. thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Always a pleasure.

[@funygirl38]

I just returned to painting after a hiatus of many years and I need tips like this to avoid damaging my brushes. Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Debbie, it might be useful for you to watch Quick Tip 170 - kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=1JO9lbOy0NA - and Quick Tip 7 - kzbin.info?o=U&video_id=WpUwu-LLsZk . If these to still leave you in question, leave another comment and I'll take it from there.

[@claraedouwesdekker6389]

That was such a useful tutorial!

[@mariegamber]

Thank. you so much! Few classes really share how to care for brushes. I appreciate you so much.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. 😊

[@JY-zq5jk]

Great explanations and demonstrations! I destroyed most of my brushes and never got the colors I wanted. Thank you for this and all your lessons!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@ccochran882]

You are amazing! I love your channel!!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you so much!!

[@joanfeltovic4168]

u.r. a wonderfull instructor, easy to understand and give off positive vibes...t.u.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@greylilyfineart1116]

Oh, I agree. It hurt me for ya to watch ya punish ur brush..😂 And I think you're just great. You have such a clear message and calming presence.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks. It hurt me, too, to do that to my brush. :)

[@mischabe3]

Thank you for the advice, Dianne ❣️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Always a pleasure.

[@chrisopen3]

Excellent tutorial... :)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@rajelisha4824]

Is there any difference when using acrylics, since it dries faster? Your tips are wonderful

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Raj, the difference is in the technique. Folks using acrylics have to find ways to compensate for the rapid drying. Some prefer Open acrylic for that, others prefer retardants. By the way, thanks for being a Studio Insider member.

[@miriammorales5683]

Thank you, Dianne! This is very useful stuff. I love your videos. How about cleaning brushes? I see you have a pot right there where you constantly clean your brush. What do you use and do you use different brushes for different colours? Sorry about this basic question, but I tend to get messy and could certainly use your tips on this as well.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

While painting, I use Gamsol to keep my brushes rinsed. To clean my brushes, I soak them in Murphey's OIl soap, then rinse them in warm water, shape them and allow them to dry. I know there is an abundance of brush cleaners, many which I've tried, but Murphey's OIl Soap is the least expensive, least complicated to use and the best brush cleaner I know about.

[@florencialobo7960]

Que bueno esto que encontre!!a pesar que no se ingles mirando algo entiendo .y por los comentarios..Ya me suscri te sigo ,exelente profesora Dianne!!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Muchas gracias

[@mshelthy]

Amazing! Thank you so much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@nevans859]

Good advice, thank you

[@susanehoffman]

Your tips are very helpful! Can you offer some guidance on palette management - how to layout your colors, how to get colors for mixing, how and where to mix a color and determining how much of a color to mix?

[@diannemize]

Thanks Susan for your request. I will put these on our schedule.

[@zenciabeck6255]

How do you paint so lightly because my dad says that I paint too hard

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Three things, Zencia: 1. Control the amount of pressure you put on the brush when stroking, 2. Control the amount of paint you pick up when you load the brush, and 3. Watch the angle at which you are holding the brush while painting. About the angle, the stroke that goes on will vary according to the angle at which you hold the brush.

[@忽悠扑火的]

Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

A pleasure.

[@thekappap]

i am not sure oil paints not sure how much paint to apply to the tip of the oil paint brush .????

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

We control the amount of paint by what we want it to do.

[@adisadis6313]

What type of brush you use?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I use many kinds of brushes, but my workhorse is the Rosemary 274.

[@adisadis6313]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction thanks!!!!!

[@jacquelynrayunas9056]

Very helpful

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@nelathan]

just what i needed, ive done it all wrong

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

So glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@samansrs6287]

you are good

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks!

[@zenciabeck6255]

I'm 11 by the way

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

A good age to be painting