These are the BEST brushes for painting REALISTIC grass and foliage [TUTORIAL]

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

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[@PaulRansonArt]

Haha its an artist thing ... brushes seam to gather themselves around us. I have many that I don't remember buying and lots of old favourites. Worn down busted up and still painting better than ever. Thanks Layne - Paul 😃😃😎😎

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're exactly right! 😂

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[@deborahmiller1925]

Thank you so much letting us into your studio and your wonderful pictures and learning from you. Love love your work

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you Deborah - I appreciate that!

[@margehaiduc9096]

Thank You for sending me this link....with practice, I think my paintings will look even better....😂❤🙏😎

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@sharonbignell6113]

Rosemart and co have a great” tree “brush. I cut hair so I am good at reforming old brushes. I love your tips. Thanks

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@robertpayton3795]

Thank you for your sharing of knowledge.

[@xavierenriquesarriaabaunza6803]

Good tips forpaint details. You are good teacher. Thanks for help us. God bless you. I follow you.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

I appreciate that!

[@fyptraveler]

this video is not your regular art video! you cannot find that info in another videos! that's really valuable! thank you so so much for this!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@sharonmiller2940]

I just discovered your channel, and want to thank you so much for the tips and instruction. I looked at your website, and your clouds are some of the most beautiful ive ever seen. This brush demo has just been so helpful!! Thank you so much!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Awesome, thank you!

[@danatowne5498]

I figured out much the same technique for detailing on the last stage of watercolor landscapes years ago. I love how you said that you just figured out "what worked", and it certainly does - your paintings are gorgeous!!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@AaronT-TX]

Thank you Layne, I liked and subscribed and look forward to catching up on your videos. You are an amazing artist.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

I appreciate that! 🙏

[@coolinva]

Yes, a good idea and I did many times for by brushes - you need to fine-tune your tools to work better for you and your goals. Thanks for the video.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

So true!

[@behnamzadeh1936]

very important subject broshes cutting unbelievable brilliant.thanks

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You are most welcome

[@margaretbutters6181]

this is so great thankyou Layne

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@jcd137]

Exactly what I needed to see & hear today. Thank you!!! ❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Awesome!

[@schlippery1]

I love this! Many thanks for sharing and making these informative videos! :)

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@homayounazarnoush5699]

Tank you to sharing your experience and talent, Awesome 🤩

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@charlespero4934]

Layne thank you for teaching us your techniques your paintings are incredible. The best i have seen. So much depth your an incredible artist. Golden hands. Again thank you for all your teachings.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks so much, Charles!

[@glindamay6203]

Thanks so much Layne ! I can see where I went wrong trying to go this. Love your Art work and your technique!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bdozler9]

This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much, new to oil painting. Have a blessed new year.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Glad it was helpful! Happy New Year to you, too!

[@robertcampbell943]

Thanks!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're welcome!

[@xavierenriquesarriaabaunza6803]

You are very wise. Thanks for share its. Thanks.🎉

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@AFlyingGlenn]

Just what I was looking for! Thank you for making this video

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@WilcapCP]

Thank you, friend!!!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome

[@WilcapCP]

🙏

[@miriamrosas1521]

❤❤❤❤ QUE LINDOOOO GRACIAS O LAS EXPLICACIONWS DE LOS PINCELES

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@aaronakers3095]

Great idea!! I’m definitely going to try this out. I started painting with brushes that looked like the first 2 you customized. I still have those brushes.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

That's awesome!

[@zanettademska7960]

Wspaniała lekcja❤. Dziękuję

[@bernadettewans6088]

Beautifully creative in fact superior thank you

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you! 🙏

[@raygill8711]

just found ur page and ur work is amazing . thank you for the great information.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@GKganesan]

Thank you

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're welcome!

[@anaregina3965]

Você pinta lindamente , e ainda nõs encina truques maravilhoso , muito obrigada amigo ! Deus lhe abençoe! ❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks very much!

[@chuckhagen1612]

Michaels has a great 50 piece brush set for around $8.00, perfect for making various brushes for all types of textures, great video Brother. Always learning and having fun.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@PaintsbyEric]

Thanks Layne. make something beautiful out of something simple. Sincerely (sorry for my English I live in France 😀)

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome! (Your English is better than my French!)

[@dmarch8587]

great, thank you

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You are welcome!

[@khoirudin-mn3vk]

Oke mantap karya anda saya puas melihatnya karena saya hoby melukis juga makasih.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're welcome!

[@Acryloil]

Thank you 🙏

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You’re welcome!

[@rajangel113]

Thank you so much, Sir🙏🙏🙏

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Most welcome!

[@Jkm898]

I use my old brushes to do hair on people and also the fur on animals. Works great.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Awesome!

[@storiaecinema8255]

Hi! Exesellent artist! 👍🏼☘

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@akedee5178]

I am from Thailand. I am not the artist, but I love painting landscrap. Can you suggest me the pictures or the photes of the landscapes that can practice. Yours are really good models. And I love to get them too. Thanks.

[@robertcampbell943]

Thank you for a wonderful video on creating foliage brushes. I'm an acrylic landscape artist and I do see the benefit of these brushes in acrylics however much different than oils. I was curious as to what consistency you mix your colours for grasses and foliage. Thanks!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks Robert. I paint in thin layers, so my paint is the same consistency for grasses and foliage as for everything else. Except for final details which might be a bit thicker paint - and with smaller brushes (like a liner).

[@evybialek8692]

Would you be able to paint Monet style with these types of brushes?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Sure.

[@maryhull448]

What is the music your playing please I love it

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

There are a lot of different songs. The easiest way to find what it is is to let Google listen to the song you're interested in. It's usually pretty accurate!

[@suzt7076]

Great idea - I must do this instead of throwing out old classroom brushes when I upgrade them. Do you also let them stay dirty - it looks like some of your older ones have a lot of paint at the roots, which helps separate the bristles and keep the foliage shape?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

That's part of it. I've also intentionally let medium dry in the belly of a cheap round brush to mimic an old brush. (Also, in the old days I didn't take as good of care of them as I do now!)

[@lafortunato2894]

That is awesome. I can’t wait to go cut up my brushes! Lol!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@frank64409]

Layne, could you tap the round ferrule with a hammer or squeeze it with plyers to flatten it out a little? Thank you so much for your help.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Sure! Just be careful and try not to crack the ferrule. But hey, that's why we use cheap brushes for this!

[@outspoken78]

If only this was recorded properly. PLEASE next time, turn the phone the other way so we can see more detail! Such a great info! I just want to see more of it!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Yep, we're recording more now specifically for KZbin. Unfortunately, I have years of content from Instagram. So it was either show no examples, or show those.

[@outspoken78]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio ahh... gotcha. Well definitely gained a subscriber. Thanks!

[@НатальяКуприна-х8ц]

Спасибо 🙏 большое вам советы полезные 👍👍👍

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're very welcome!

[@aguptill1]

Would this work with acrylic paint as well?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Absolutely!

[@aguptill1]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio thank you ❗️

[@Maliika-Art1979]

شكرا لك ❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You're welcome!

[@jerrodschonfeld3159]

What kind of easel is that and where can I get one?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

My primary easel is a large David Sörg counterbalance easel. This particular easel, though, can be hard to find these days. (I don't believe they're making them any longer.)

[@jerrodschonfeld3159]

@@LayneJohnsonStudio what would you recommend in its stead?

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

I'd have to research that. There are lots of good ones out there.

[@LindaDeStefanis]

I watch your video and see that I can work on my 'messy' brushes that I've used for grasses and trees. Your tips will make them even better! Thanks.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Wonderful! Happy to help!

[@fayee8986]

Honestly I have never throughout a brush. And my first penny was in 87 I have quite a few that I've collected hair lately I don't paint very much I'm experiencing painters block. Have any of you out there experience the same thing,?.. what do you recommend doing about it?. Thank you

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Get out in nature - I find it's a great place to get inspired.

[@BorumandR-qj8gw]

I wish I could be ur students

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Check out my online courses: laynejohnson.com/classes 👍

[@shohre56ak]

😍😍😍😍😍

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

🙏

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[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks!

[@legacyfightsback]

You have to damage it after you buy it right

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Yes, alter them.

[@MostofaKamal-n2b]

Hi ❤

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

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[@fayee8986]

A makeup brush can be used also.. really.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

The biggest challenge I found with makeup brushes (yes, I've tried them!), is they tend to fall apart pretty quickly with the paint, solvent, etc. But it doesn't hurt to give them a try!

[@davepilgrim5798]

Oh, I love weeds while I paint 3:46

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Me, too! 😂

[@GailBurfoot]

Don’t laugh, I also use a hammer.