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Softening Edges by Cross Hatching, Analyzing Lord Ribblesdale with a Rosemary Brush
Softening edges with a round brush creates subtle contrast & direction, inviting viewer focus while balancing bold strokes.
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Part 5 of 7: Cross Hatching with Bristle Fan & Round, The Most Important Brushes for Oil Painting
There are various ways to achieve a sharp edge, and one of my favorites is using a bristle fan brush into wet paint.
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Cross Hatching with Round Brushes, The Most Important Brushes for Oil Painting
Discover the art of cross-hatching! Learn from Rembrandt & Renaissance masters, master soft edges, and add depth to your paintings.
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Part 3 of 7: Workhorse Must Have Brushes, Are Leonardo and Raphael to Blame for My Brush Addiction?
Discover how softening edges in oil painting brushes revolutionized art history, from Leonardo and Raphael to modern techniques.
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Part 2 of 7: Renaissance Brush Revolution, Are Leonardo and Raphael to Blame for My Brush Addiction?
Leonardo & Raphael's brushwork is addictive! How brushstrokes communicate meaning. From tempera to oil, learn about sfumato & chiaroscuro.
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Part 1 of 7: Are Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael to Blame for My Brush Addiction?
Explore how brushstrokes transformed art! From tempera's hard edges to Leonardo & Raphael's soft sfumato, discover the impact of brushes.
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Do Expensive Brushes Make A Difference?
Explore art brushes, from bristle to sable. Learn mark-making nuances, emphasizing touch. Elevate your art with Rosemary Brushes.
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