One Stroke Variegated Watercolor Leaves and the Wedge Brush

In this video I show you how to double load a watercolor brush to get a one stroke variegated look. Any type of brush can be used with two colors to achieve this look, but I am using a wedge brush here to also give you a few ideas for using this type of brush.
I did not mention this in the video (because there's just s o m u c h you can do with both the double dipping technique and this brush!) but once you get the hang of double dipping, try combing two or three stokes close to each other to get a slightly more complex variegated leaf.
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[@suzanbostic7648]

Me too. I used to hate this brush, but I took a second look thanks to this video. Now I see new possibilities. Thank you so much.

[@bealaart]

Excellent! I've grown to really love this brush. I hope you do, too. 😊

[@elainesmith662]

That was so fun and amazingly easy! THANK YOU!!!❤

[@bealaart]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for watching. 😃

[@jillbalsam2507]

I took another look at all my “oddball” brushes because of you. Thank you.

[@bealaart]

Excellent!! Hope you found some treasures!!😍😁

[@mariannekeller7504]

Thank you for showing us these beautiful flowers and leaves! Hope you'll do more with this brush.

[@bealaart]

You're so welcome. I'll put that one my list of requests!😃

[@cushden]

Thank you so much! Received as a gift but I had no clue how to successfully work with/ this brush 😂

[@bealaart]

You are so welcome! Glad you found it helpful. Due to several requests, I have another video on this brush coming up soon.

[@deannadent8111]

You make it look so easy

[@bealaart]

Thank you. It just takes a little practice. I'm sure you'll get the hang of it in no time.😃

[@deborahrodney6562]

Thank you for this great lesson! Would you believe I’ve bought about 10 dagger/triangle brushes in the last few months. I’ve struggled to master it and get my technique down, but I just love them. Your leaves are so gorgeous. I like the way your brushes are “fat”. Most of mine are too thin to maneuver easily. I’d love to see some more techniques for these brushes if you get time. Thanks for what you do!

[@nadinehalden4154]

Thanks for all the wonderful ideas. I know brushes go by different names, mine was sold as a ‘triangle brush’ which makes sense with the three sides to to it. I love your leaves.

[@bealaart]

Thanks!

[@pattycyr8662]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing the techniques possible with this brush. (I believe it's also called a triangle brush.)

[@bealaart]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. And yes, you are correct, it is also called a triangle brush. 😃

[@laurahurst1960]

Wowsy ❤❤❤❤

[@bealaart]

Thanks!☺️

[@Babyjohn8170]

Your brush holder is beautiful.😊

[@bealaart]

Thank you! 😁

[@wendykelcey1246]

This was awesome! The brush can be used for som many things. Mine is quite a small one and I think I need to invest in a larger one. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@bealaart]

You're welcome! And thanks for watching. Definitely get a larger one! The large one is so fun!!

[@superluckystudio2297]

Thank you, most helpful.

[@bealaart]

So happy you enjoyed it!

[@leannet3854]

I would love it if you could use this brush on compositions again. Just bought one and trying to get a grip on it 😂. Am trying to explore loose florals with it beyond the common shapes

[@bealaart]

This has actually been on my To Do list for a while now. I’ll try to do it soon. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching! Happy painting!

[@LadyJP6969]

So Pretty!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Subscribed!!!

[@bealaart]

Thanks so much! And thanks for watching! 😃

[@warwickwinterbach6072]

Fabulous - Watching all the way from Cape Town, South Africa - Please keep your wonderful simple lessons coming - love love love your channel.

[@bealaart]

I'm so thrilled you are enjoying the channel. It really makes my day to hear sweet comments like this! South Africa - Wow! I love that we can connect from all over the world. I'm truly grateful and touched at the warm welcome I am receiving from the KZbin community. 😊

[@windust4503]

Thank you, so VERY much for this video!!! So VERY helpful!

[@bealaart]

You're so welcome. It was my pleasure.

[@marieb8502]

Enjoyed very much, am interested in that brush, can't wait to practice with you. 😊

[@bealaart]

I'm so happy you enjoyed it and will be painting along with me! That's fantastic!!😍

[@teamorn7539]

Thank you for showing us how to explore using these brushes. I have the Beste set. 🌸🌸🌸

[@bealaart]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@sglloyd24]

My brush bristles separate when painting even though I wet the brush and put a lot of watercolor paint on it. What am I doing wrong?

[@bealaart]

You're talking about a wedge/triangle brush, right? I love when the bristles do that. 😄 Many things can cause this. The most common is, as you obviously already know, is not enough moisture. How thick is your pigment/water ratio? How old is the brush? Have you washed it thoroughly lately? Do they cling together until you make a stroke with it or are they separated as soon as you remove it from your water jar? What type of hair are the bristles? So many questions, right!? In my experience, wedge brushes will do this as they age or if they are not completely clean. I wash all my brushes with a brush soap once in a while. Pigment can get compacted in the bristles where they attach to the ferrule even if you are rinsing the brushes after every use. Even high quality triangle brushes will do this and it doesn't take very long for it to start happening. I'm serious when I say I love when they do that. Whenever I get a new triangle brush I try to use it a lot for a few months so I can get to that stage more quickly.😂Do you have this problem with other brushes, too or just the triangle brush? I hope all that has given you some troubleshooting ideas.

[@browneyelady6726]

Are these dager brushes

[@bealaart]

Hi! No, this is not a dagger brush. Dagger brushes are flat. Dagger brushes can have a few different tip shapes, but they are all flat brushes with two sides. This is a triangle (aka wedge) brush because it is a 3D wedge. It has three very distinct sides. Hope that helps.