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Drawing with a brush is so expressive, and it opens
an entirely new toolbox of possible marks. I have
completed this adventure using a bottle of India ink,
a rich and fluid medium that can be purchased quite
cheaply in a single bottle. India ink does stain, so take
particular care to roll up your sleeves and protect your
work surface.
If you don’t have any India ink, then you could
substitute:
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Watercolors
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Bottled writing ink
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Kids' poster paints
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Cup of cold, strong, black tea or coffee
You will also need a paintbrush. I used a size 4 round
watercolor brush for all the marks you see in this
chapter. Please ignore the cheap sets and just buy
one good brush (4 or similar size), taking care to wash
it carefully, reshape it with your fingers, and allow it to
air dry after each use.
We have already covered many of the techniques
referenced in this chapter using a pencil, but it’s
fascinating to see how different these effects can
look when created with a brush. Many artists prefer
the lyrical nature of drawing with a brush, and it is
definitely a very different physical experience from
the drag of graphite across the page.
Hello Brush