WHAT IS BRUSHO? HOW I USE IT IN MY WATERCOLOUR PAINTING

[@janiceharper7628]

I love using brusho when making cards as I can stamp on top of the coloured background in black which is very effective. You could also use black watercolour paint to paint silhouettes of trees etc. The possibilities are endless.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your comment Janice, such great suggestions! The possibilities are endless! :)

[@KentIslander411]

Thanks!

[@chrischurchley7003]

Just brilliant - no stopping you now. Thanks for the great tips. I have one to create bubbles for an undersea background: - whip up some foam from washing up liquid - spread about an inch thick over your paper (you need a heavy weight 300 gsm+ as it gets very wet) - SPARINGLY (really - not much at all) sprinkle a mix of blues, greens and even a little yellow Brusho over the bubbles ... and wait PATIENTLY!! As the bubbles pop the Brusho lands on the paper and dries to look just like the foam itself - you may need to practice a few times - but it is really magical once you have mastered it. 😉🤩

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Chris for your amazing suggestion!!! I think I will need to practice, but it sounds so much fun! Everyone loves Brusho! Thank you again so much for your suggestion and support!! :)😁

[@chrischurchley7003]

@@KarenRiceArt Definitely one for a future tutorial 🤞. Don’t use your block paper though - it does seep through 😉

[@KarenRiceArt]

@@chrischurchley7003 Thank you Chris, good to know :)

[@221b-Maker-Street]

I adore Brusho. 💙

[@sarahnorthrop9823]

I'm thinking about my Christmas list 🤔💖

[@cindylouwhobohl6983]

Never heard of Brusho until I watched your tutorials. Love the effects you can get with it! Now I am going to have to purchase some! Thanks for another great tutorial !

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome Cindy! Brusho is such fun...although a little messy 😀

[@katemccarthy2463]

Me either

[@cecilialofgren1396]

I just want to say THANK YOU! Thanks for your generosity, to share all your talent and all of your knowledge!!!❤❤❤

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome!

[@lizstrangesavage7948]

Had never heard of these! The final card was so beautiful!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I’m so pleased you found this useful. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@deborahjoy2013]

The lime green with Brusho on the lower right looks like a huge school of fish that I've seen while snorkeling in Fiji!!! Love it!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Oh wow! Thank you Deborah! I didn't see it til now! What a great imagination you have! So pleased you like this one! 😀

[@TWHwmn]

I just love your expressive comments when watching how the Brusho reacts to the water! It makes me laugh, too, because I get it! Thanks for the great tutorials you provide!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. If you would like to access more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@TWHwmn]

@@KarenRiceArt I joined a few months ago!

[@lucev7497]

That Brusho thingy is spectacular!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you!

[@TheLakingc]

I love you excitement! That is how color that surprises excites me and got me into crafting and painting in greater way. What fun!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@lisarowberry6988]

Oh my goodness, I'm so excited. My brusho is arriving today so I can play all weekend!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Have fun Lisa 😁

[@dianebast9714]

Amazing! And HOW FUN!! Each practice looks like an individual piece. When I stare at them they are like a Rorschach test. Ha ha! Thank you Karen. I have to add, corny as it sounds from this American. I LOVE your accent. You sound so elegant!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much 😊

[@barryedgington6812]

The Brusho is a fascinating medium. The colours are so vivid! Thank you for sharing this interesting tutorial. Helene

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thanks Helene 😊

[@donnaparker2879]

I have been having so much fun watching you with all the special techniques....and then I’ve given some a run... not an artist by any stretch of the imagination, just having fun ... thanks for all the tutorials, very inspiring

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased that you have enjoyed watching these techniques! So pleased you have been inspired to have a go as well Donna! It is so important to have fun! Thank you!

[@marjorieosheroff8723]

Loved your rushing video. Love the vibrant colors!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much!

[@scottmantooth8785]

*oh, very exciting and desirable organic effects...will have to explore this one further and add it to my art kit*

[@KarenRiceArt]

It is great fun to use 😊

[@karinrobinshaw7419]

Thank you so much for your brilliant demo of brusho in answer go my question. Karin

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful Karin. Thank you 😊

[@anniedjo6292]

Thank you Karen. I hadn’t heard of Brusho until I saw one of your tutorials. Mine arrived today. I’m looking forward to trying it out. ‘Let’s get started!’ Loved the sunflowers in the background by the way.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Annie! I love Brusho. I hope you have fun using it. Remember less Is more 😀

[@LizStevens-o6v]

Lots of fun using this medium. Thanks Karen

[@morriseaddy1531]

Brush is great for intense colors and experimental painting. I have painted three 24 by 36 abstract color field paintings on gessoed canvas that turned out splendidly…and all three sold. Once dry,several applications of spray varnish, let dry then brush on an additional varnish.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much for sharing. I must try that method 😀

[@cathyquilts2609]

Great intro for Brusho, thanks! I got a pot to complete a supply list that wasn’t used in the course, then was scared off by cautions of how it flies everywhere. Need to get it out!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I hope your inspired to use the brusho again… remember less is more. A little goes a long, long way.

[@NMranchhand]

A very illuminating tutorial indeed (intended). Thank you. In cases like this, it would be quite nice to see a good resolution still photo of the finished greeting card at the end of the video so that we can pause it and observe the effect in detail. But, very well done!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😀

[@LesaMilders]

Good morning Karen! Thank you so much for your KZbin tutorials. As a novice watercolor artist I am finding them so very helpful. Would you mind sharing your views on signing your paintings? On the lovely little card you’ve done in this tutorial you name your work, date, and sign it. Do you name all of your paintings? Do you date all of your paintings? When you make prints of an original painting, do you then number each print individually? I’ve tried to research this and there so much information out there that seems contradictory. Perhaps I’m putting too much thought to this. Could it simply be personal preference? Again, thank you so very much for sharing your talent. Have a wonderful day!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much. I signed all of my paintings and date them. I don’t always give them a title unless I enter them into an exhibition. I don’t sell prints of my work. However I know many artists have a limited number of prints and name them 1/… I’m not sure if they sign them originally though. However, I think I would.

[@LesaMilders]

@@KarenRiceArt thank you so much! So very helpful! Again, thank you for your videos. I’m learning so many neat techniques from you. My precious 10 year old grandson whittled a twig for me to paint with. It works so well. 💙

[@lindaking9222]

Good to see the different uses for brusho

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Linda :)

[@annettefournier9655]

I got 5 pots of brusho that arrived just today! So excited to play with it 🤗.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful Annette! Have fun playing with them!

[@elizabethgrant9833]

Wow! So cool, looks like endless fun! I’m going to try Brusho.

[@KarenRiceArt]

You should! Happy painting 😊

[@sherryroberts7716]

I never freaking knew about BRUSHO !! OMG How fun it seems! Going off right now to buy some! THANKS !!

[@KarenRiceArt]

I think you will love it! Have fun once it arrives!

[@sherryroberts7716]

@@KarenRiceArt Thank you, Karen! I bought a 24-pack and they are on their way! I am thinking to paint a coral reef. That is what I saw in my mind's eye when you first dropped moss green on the paper! OMG, so beautiful! Will add another dimension to paintings!

[@alexandraseigle1855]

Great for doing grasses. Thanks for introducing this product!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great to know... So pleased you found this tutorial helpful Alexandra and for getting to know a little bit about Brusho :)

[@stevenwaddington-yo2mi]

hi karen i used brusho this morning for the first time in a landscape painting and i love it

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you tried it. It can be quite a challenge but super effects. 😊

[@stevenwaddington-yo2mi]

@@KarenRiceArt the effects are great karen

[@laurawilson9088]

Thank you, Karen. LOVE the little painting at the end of the video. Your enthusiasm is contagious!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Laura, really pleased you liked the little painting at the end!!

[@sheillabailey5080]

Thank you for the lovely demo. Glad I found you. I am a card maker. I subscribed.

[@teresajordao6634]

What beautiful effects! I have never used these pigments, but as soon as I can I will try it. ...Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

You’re welcome 😊

[@katemccarthy2463]

Loving your tutorials and the way you use watercolor painting. As you say it's fun to experiment and not have to much structure. Loving it all. Thank you for all the ideas of using different materials

[@halinaopala7489]

I did not know how to use the Brusho before. I used brusho to paint the primroses and was not happy with the result, and now know how to use it. Thank you Karen for the tips.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad you found this helpful Halina :)

[@saravasura1076]

Just got some brusho and did not know what to do with it. This was great. Thanks. Can’t wait to make some abstract cards!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! Have fun Sara 😀

[@NEMO-NEMO]

Love it. Really enjoy you. Gathering my tools. Hoping for a day of rest from responsibility! I’ll look forward to your tutorials.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! I hope you get a chance to paint some of the projects 😊

[@juliec.]

I never heard of Brusho. It’s so beautiful and now I want to get some 😜.

[@loishastings9098]

Lovely clear demo, thanks so much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@catherinegill2488]

Brilliant! I'd never seen this used before - will be the next purchase when I'm ready to treat myself again!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Catherine! It is so much fun! I hope you treat yourself soon!

[@jennywren6655]

Love this Karen, expressive is the key word.....I do get bogged down in detail so thank you for the looseness !

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thank you Jenny :)

[@jacquibudd9330]

Thank you. I loved this tutorial.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you 😊

[@hArtyTruffle]

Beautiful medium! I’ll have to save up and get some pots. Great tutorial. Thanks 👍🏼

[@KarenRiceArt]

They are so much fun!

[@bakersheaven9030]

Thanks for sharing your creative ideas. Will try.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Good luck 😊 For more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@grandmak1860]

I took an exato knife to my watercolor pencils. Was fun to see how it worked to paint with. Somewhat of the same concept!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you for sharing 😀

[@jocelyneturcotte3419]

Finally I understand brusho thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful... thanks Jocelyne 😊

[@keithpowell59]

Hi Keren. New to watercolour and watched your vid about keeping it loose and fluid. Loved it so did a pic. Thank you for sharing. Xx

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you! 😊

[@MixedMediaArtByTrina]

The first multicolored swatch is super cool. Never heard of Brusho but now I want to play with it. Thanks! 😍

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you

[@dianaromig732]

Brushing is amazing! Never heard of this product but what fun 🤩 Thank you 🙏 for sharing your gift of art.

[@leannepattullo7187]

Wow - I am so intrigued to try this wonderful product - looks like such fun!

[@KarenRiceArt]

It really is Leanne! 😀

[@janetchisholm7020]

Thank you Karen...... I bought some Brusho a little while ago. I will give them ago now.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Brilliant! I hope you have fun using them Janet!

[@christinefaulkner531]

Fabulous stuff! I can’t wait for mine to arrive from Amazon.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Yeah! I hope you enjoy painting with them 😀

[@carolbarnard8906]

Thanks Karen I have had the Brusho for a while. You have inspired me to have experiment. Looking forward to the sunflower tutorial

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much Carol! I hope you enjoy it!

[@robrenhar]

You always inspire me. Love doing the cards. Thank you.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks so much!

[@gailclaypool9482]

Thank you Karen for this demo. I had just bought some Brusho and can not wait to start using it.

[@KarenRiceArt]

That is wonderful Gail! I really hope you enjoy using Brusho!

[@annepozzi]

Just got some Brusho and looking forward to using them. Thank you, Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

That's wonderful Anne! I hope you have fun with them!

[@annepozzi7350]

@@KarenRiceArt This was so fun, Karen...my first try at Brusho and your little mini at the end was wonderful! Thank you!

[@janetschlicht6984]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve had brusho for a while and hadn’t managed to use them very effectively until now, had almost regretted buying them. I’m anxious to give them another try with this information.

[@KarenRiceArt]

I hope it works better for you this time Janet! Good luck 😊

[@sabinesimon2222]

OMG What wonderful effects. it is magic ! Thank you very much for your demonstration Karen 🙏

[@KarenRiceArt]

My pleasure Sabine! So pleased you enjoyed the demo! :)

[@fatoomgierdien2181]

Interesting and informative lesson. Thank You

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are welcome!

[@jorgeenrriquenavarromorea1621]

I am very grateful for your teachings. Greetings from Venezuela...

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are very welcome

[@kimdavies4542]

Love the effect brusho makes, will have to get some

[@KarenRiceArt]

I think you will love them Kim!

[@camerabug2]

Really love your work I am buying some brusho today.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy using it!

[@barbaragemin5117]

Wow, now that was surprising! Exciting, thanks Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad you liked it Barbara! It was so much fun and yes very exciting!

[@gailbryce5842]

Thank you so much Karen . You really give me so much inspiration as a beginner, I’m gaining confidence now, entirely due to your wonderful tutorials, so much to explore!!!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! I am so pleased you are gaining confidence! Yay!

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Thank you for sharing this very informative tutorial. It's Wonderfull explained and appreciate the many ways you provided so one can use it to achieve the look they're after. I am excited to start experimenting with brush. Thank you again Karen.

[@KarenRiceArt]

So glad it was helpful! Thank you Carolyn 😀

[@maureenkemp4040]

Very informative, I will now have to see if it is available in Aussie

[@KarenRiceArt]

Fingers crossed!

[@Imma_rose2]

Karen , thank you for this demo. I appreciate your concern to teach Brusho techniques!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Glad it was helpful...thank you Deborah!

[@michelleb4697]

Oh, thank you for the hints on how to use this! I have quite a few bottles of Ken Oliver Color Burst Powder and it makes such a mess trying to tap it out of the container! Tapping it from a dry brush seems much more controlled.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Michelle, so glad you found this helpful :)

[@robertodell8900]

Thanks, I love it. I just placed an order. Something new to play with...

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! I hope you enjoy playing with them!!

[@susanfield2444]

Really loved the video.

[@kathleenhoward7070]

I ordered some of it. Thank you so much for the video. Gorgeous!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! I think you will love Brusho!

[@vickigower8125]

So I finally got around to watching the end of your tutorial and I am amazed at the results you got on your little greeting card. It was so quick and simple yet absolutely gorgeous and bright. Wow I have to get more colors of the brusho now. Ugh so sad that I didn't purchase more back in 2021 before prices went up on literally everything. Thanks Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Vicki 😊I hope you get some reasonably priced Brusho!

[@kathylarson7601]

So good to see this! I never though of using Brusho for backgrounds. Can’t wait to try it,

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Kathy! Using Brusho is so much fun, especially in backgrounds!

[@ashimbera23]

Tht was amazing. Its magical

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! So pleased you like this one!

[@lynnslade9452]

OMG it's fabulous. Just bought some and waiting to have a go. thanks. L

[@KarenRiceArt]

Have fun!

[@philipdown3147]

Karen thanks greatly for sharing your talent of using brusho media, something that have seen but couldn't asked anyone how or used for, Enjoyed this video as always amazing images and colour you achieved.Thanks greatly appreciated stay safe

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much Philip, really pleased you enjoyed the video! Take care and stay safe :)

[@momomarie]

That was quite fun! My husband had a good suggestion. If you are only going to use it with your shaker method, don't open the container, just poke a hole in the top. that way there is no chance of the top coming off.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Maria, great suggestion from your husband. I do like the choice of using both ways and fortunately the tops are really difficult to remove, so no chance of them coming off! Phew! :)

[@Gerald-HampshireUK]

Hi Karen... Great tutorial and such a wonderful result, you've convinced me. I'm rusho to buy some Brusho 🙂 Gerald Hampshire, UK

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful!

[@diannerumsey2171]

Loved this. Never heard of it before.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Dianne, so pleased you liked this 😀

[@DonnaDyer]

This is absolutely the best!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you Donna 😀

[@KarenRiceArt]

Don't forget to share your ideas, how best to use Brusho? Thanks in advance :)

[@Aeronwen813]

I found a paint brush held too much Brusho powder so I changed to a wooden coffee stirrer which I dipped into the Brusho pot, gently tapped off the excess then tapped it onto my paper. I seemed to have a bit more control over it and didn't get so much contamination of other surfaces or parts of the paper. :-)). I suspect a wooden cocktail stick would also work in a similar way. Thank you for sharing your skills and ideas and for the tip about hand sanitizer. I've also found that Brusho 'lurks' around undissolved and can be reactivated if you accidentally touch it with paint or water, it will bleed through white gouache and white acrylic ink. Do you know of a way to 'fix' it? I wondered about Dorland wax ...

[@karenhoward303]

Been wondering about brusho! Thanks Karen!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Brusho is so much fun Karen :)

[@OnePillKillz]

These are like dyes, not mixed but dyes that I've used in making bath bombs ect...love this..might have to try it

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so right Julie! I hope you enjoy using them!

[@marie-annickgash7895]

Very exciting this Brusho technique!

[@KarenRiceArt]

It really is Marie-Annick, so creative and colourful!

[@karendigiallonardoballard4851]

Thank you, Karen! In this video, you referred to a sunflower piece you were working on (12:13) for your Patreon members with Brusho in the background. I am a Patreon member and was searching for that tutorial, but I can't seem to find it. Would you be able to send me the link, please? Thank you!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Here is the link www.patreon.com/posts/48086431 you can search for all of my tutorials at my website: www.karenriceart.com/flowers

[@karendigiallonardoballard4851]

@KarenRiceArt thank you so much, Karen!

[@anthonyford411]

Used to use Brusho, together with the wax resist technique, over 60 years ago at primary school: not as imaginatively as this of course!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wow! Thank you for your lovely comment 😊

[@Jewel0195]

I’m obsessed with this! 3 colors on order and now I need moss green😍

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you enjoyed this Karen! Moss Green is an amazing colour!

[@LindsayJP53]

Simply fascinating Karen, I love the idea of abstract card making!❤

[@naliniraj762]

Absolutely brilliant ! Thank you

[@KarenRiceArt]

You're very welcome!

[@eleanorsmart9249]

Wow thanks for showing the different ways of using it Karen, first of me hearing about it was last week when you used it in your primroses tutorial. This might have to be my next purchase 😉🙂

[@KarenRiceArt]

So pleased you found this helpful Eleanor! Brusho is so much fun!

[@susanritchie9456]

Thank you! Fabulous! You are a great teacher!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! I’m so pleased you enjoyed this tutorial. For more exclusive and in-depth tutorials why not think about joining my Patreon membership. www.patreon.com/karenriceart

[@susanhunter9997]

My favorite is what you did in the beginning and letting the colors naturally go through the water. I think it loses so much of its umph when it's blended in with water as a natural watercolor.

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much! I think you are right Susan 😊

[@ginettemelody1035]

Looks impressive. Thank you very much. Blessings

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you too!

[@marjo-riittareinikainen9740]

Amazing effects! I did order a small set of those!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Wonderful! They are so creative and such fun!

[@borleyboo5613]

What amazing stuff! I love it. I would perhaps use it as texture for rocks or effects in things like rock pools. Seaweed for example and barnacle type things. Fabulous. 😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

Great ideas! Thank hat is what I love about watercolour!!

[@jacintheboudreau5459]

Thank you Karen.....I’ve ordered a brusho kit a couple of days ago and patiently waiting for delivery. 💞👍

[@KarenRiceArt]

I hope it arrives soon Jacinthe! I think you are going to have such fun! :)

[@carpeductumc]

Wow! Must try....thank you so much!

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you! Have fun!

[@susanthomas8274]

Love this technique! Thanks for demonstrating!!😊

[@KarenRiceArt]

You are so welcome! Thanks Susan 😀

[@artistNataB]

thank you for your wonderful videos, love them very much. in our country it is not possible to buy a brusho, is it possible to replace it with something?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thank you so much. You could spatter as a Alternative to Brusho 😊

[@pattycyr8662]

This is fantastic! Is is okay for most watercolor brushes without ruining them over time?

[@KarenRiceArt]

Thanks Patty. As far as I know it is fine, but If you are worried about your brushes, I would suggest using cheaper synthetic brushes just in case.