Quick Tip 419 - Loading a Brush

[@elainepettit2292]

Basic but brilliant. Thank you so much. Now a quicktip on how you can wear white and always stay so clean!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Folks are always commenting about my white shirt. I just pay attention to what the paint is doing and somehow, it works.

[@friedastewart1105]

Thank you! I have never seen a demo of loading your brush before and your very thorough demo made so much sense.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Enjoy the journey, Freida.

[@carolmedford1098]

Great video. I've been painting for years but I am picking up little tips from you that I've never heard before, such as dipping the brush in gamsol before painting, and the mixture of gamsol/poppy-linseed oil on the canvas before painting. You are a gifted teacher. You have an easy way of explaining what is often complex and confusing to beginners, and offering tips for the more experienced as well.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you, Carol. Keep enjoying the journey.

[@damonoriente736]

I'm a new painter, so I've watched a lot of videos, and missed many more. But this is, without a doubt, one of the most valuable things I've watched. Putting paint onto the brush, and getting it off again, are never talked about. Arm motion, angle of the brush, so often ignored. Huge thanks for this clear, complete and essential lesson! Many thumbs up.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Damon. Enjoy the process.

[@RudyLouieTayong]

your tips are like fine wine, timeless. you are such a blessing

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you so much, Rudy!

[@preetiartist01]

Wow you are a wonderful teacher. Thank you for this beautiful demo again

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@dianemottram3060]

Thank you for this excellent instruction. I've taken plenty of classes and techniques are not something that are emphasized. So you wind up trying to figure things out by yourself. I really appreciate your simple straightforward explanations.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure, Diane. Keep enjoying the journey.

[@taylorshields6072]

New to painting & trying to teach myself. So glad I found you ❤️

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Enjoy the journey!

[@NickRossi]

Dianne, you have really helped me so much with these tips. I'm working on a new piece tonight :)

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wonderful! Enjoy the journey.

[@happytree5522]

Underrated gem!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@BolianAdmiral]

A totally wonderfully explained and needed lesson. Thanks a million.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@quelizabeth2]

Dear Dianne, you are such a gifted teacher. I feel blessed for your channel. Greetings from Chihuahua,Chihuahua, Mexico 🇲🇽

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank you so much!

[@stevefranklin9176]

Always wonderful to learn from you and to see your face. Many thanks.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure! Thanks!

[@sharonhall2867]

Thank you, Dianne. This was so helpful!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I am delighted.

[@denisemangan1413]

Thank you Diane you are so helpful

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome

[@savitakasana5802]

Love your channel. Thank you your stuff is therapeutic for me💜🌷

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@KaraMorrison-v5s]

Thank you Dianne! This is such great advice and thoroughly explained.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Have fun with it. Makes a world of difference.

[@DDartlover8888]

Sure wish I has seen this 10 years ago!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Now is what counts.

[@pattyashcraft4518]

Thank you for each quick tip.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You bet! And it's my pleasure.

[@chayita7]

Hi, Dianne, Thanks for the rigger tip. About pre-wetting the brush with solvent: I can't be exposed to solvents. You had once advised me that I could pre-wet the canvas with either linseed oil or walnut oil medium (and then wipe it off.) Could I use this same procedure with the paintbrush, i.e, dip it into the oil and then wipe off the excess? Thanks so much for your guidance. All the best.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yes, that should work fine.

[@chayita7]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Great! Thanks.

[@kimbalfre3759]

So helpful. Thank you!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@ianbrowne8871]

As always - very helpful!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I am delighted.

[@ValentinoHavanese]

So useful. Thanks!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evealton2712]

Awesome demo. I learn so easily from your explanations and demos. Having said that I practice since my hand is untrained. Does the moist apply to acrylic paints too for easier application to the canvas? Thank you again Dianne.

[@leonieknowles2832]

It makes it easier if you apply a painting gel to your canvas to allow your acrylics to go on properly. Ask your art store what is appropriate for your brand of acrylics

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Leonie's answered this one just right. Wet paint of any kind goes on more smoothly to a moist surface rather than a dry one.

[@evealton2712]

@@leonieknowles2832 Thank you for this. I didn't see your answer before I asked the ?

[@evealton2712]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Didn't see L answer before I asked the ? I appreciate the support from fellow insider too. Thx Dianne.

[@451Laurie]

Diane, every time I see your pallet, I wonder how you keep all those colors on there without them drying out. I looked to see if you had a video on this topic, but didn't see one. How does that work?? Thanks!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Laurie, I explain that in Quick Tip 172. I get the question often.

[@451Laurie]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@carolmciver4608]

When you start a new painting do you put all the color wheel colors out on your palette or only the colors you think you will need?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

No, Carol. I analyze the reference for what I need and put out only those colors.

[@grantfleming]

Excellent and informative ! One question: Is there any disadvantage to using saffron oil to rinse and clean the brush before loading the paint, instead of the gamsol solvent? Some vendors recommend this "solvent free" approach.

[@leonieknowles2832]

Did you mean safflower oil Grant ? Never heard of saffron oil. There are non-toxic solvents like lavender spike oil, Gamblin solvent free gel or you could use walnut, linseed, poppy or safflower oil to clean your brush. You can also use soap and water or there are several proprietary products like Masters soap or brush cleaner. Dianne also has Quicktip 327 that you could look at. The only trouble with cleaning your brushes with oil is that you have to make sure you get the oil out of your brush before you paint again or you will affect your oil paint.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Grant, safflower oil and others used to replace solvents are slow-drying oils, so my caution would be that you are always thoroughly dry your brush after each rinsing, otherwise it will slow the drying of your paint. Also, I would not recommend the faster drying oils such as linseed for rinsing because if you neglect to wash your brush after a session, those will gum up your brushes more quickly than the slower drying oils. And that brings up my next caution: when using oils as a rinse substitute, always wash your brushes thoroughly with soap and water after a painting session, otherwise, they will eventually gum up.

[@grantfleming]

@@leonieknowles2832 Yes, I did mean safflower--thanks, and also for the comment, Leonie!

[@grantfleming]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Thank you Dianne!

[@mizllen]

Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@whig4757]

Hello, I've enjoyed many of your videos! Being a scholar (science) in another life, I like to learn by reading as well. I wanted to ask whether you might do a "Quick Tip Video" on books that would be relevant to viewers of your channel. Perhaps you would some that you've chosen as college textbooks in your teaching? Thank you for considering this idea!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for this suggestion. I think it would make a good Quick Tip. My academic studies were in the 1960-70's and oddly, most of those textbooks are out of print. But there are a few standard ones in reprint, and some more recently written books that every painter should own. Look for it to appear on KZbin towards the end of May. We film several weeks in advance.

[@whig4757]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Thank you very much for your reply! I will look forward to seeing the books on your list. So far, my results have been "hit and miss". My favorite "hit" was (John) Carlson's, "Guide To Landscape Painting", first published as part of a longer work in 1928. When he writes, "in the last century", one has to "do the math"! : )

[@jaimehernandelgadoquintero4539]

Gracias

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@lawanagreen2543]

are you using oil paints in this tip?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Yes.

[@cosmicfxx]

Hi. But what about pre "wetting" the brush if one wants to paint solvent free ... use linseed oil?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Rob, you can prewet the brush with solvent as long as you dry it thoroughly before loading it with paint. Enough dampness remains in the brush to enable the paint to flow from it.

[@cosmicfxx]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Okay thanks ... but I'm trying to paint solvenmt free

[@amandagermany5933]

Great tips! I am oh so guilty of the wacky waving arm mixing. I waste a lot of paint. Will try to be more mindful.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You can do it!

[@fabianamesaros6383]

Please, if you want speak about bracketing in painting .Thank for your help . I’m happy to see you in every week.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Fabiana, folks using the term "bracketing" and doing the same thing I am doing with the notan. It's just a method for determining where the lights and shadows are. And it is a relative new label for an old concept.

[@ahmedtiger5629]

عاشت تيدج حجية

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks for watching.

[@beedeeuniko]

Solvent oh no

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Why not? Mineral spirits is safe.

[@kirkwilliams4942]

It's all safe. Cobra makes water soluble oil paint if you'd like. I use both but Gamsol ALL day long. No worries.

[@donaldbarker2555]

thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You bet!