Quick Tip 6 - Brush Stroke Fundamentals

In Quick Tip 6 Dianne answers the brush stroke fundamentals question that viewers have been asking.

[PatIreland-twlr]

This is exactly what people who are trying to learn painting online need: someone to actually demonstrate the type of basic knowledge that many other instructors just take for granted.

People like me, who have never taken an art class ever, have a genuine need for exactly this sort of content (the kind that generally gets ignored because it’s so basic.) Thank you for making this video series.

[TahloolaDarlin]

I can’t believe how I am just finding you now! What a treasure!

[EpicurusWasRight]

This channel is a goldmine. Thank you!

[bodawei]

Very good tips, Diane. I just started a painting and struggled with the accuracy of my strokes. So this comes at the perfect moment! Thanks

[MsVivian]

Working my way through ! Wonderful teacher. Thankyou so much
!

[abigailhumes]

Thank you so much, Mrs. Mize. I am an older beginner, and I DO try and practice your instruction. It is joy to accomplish and improve. Thank you.

[sueharper]

Just sitting down now to follow your guidance on brushstrokes. I’ll work through my brushes as you suggest, as I can’t get them to do what yours do 😂. Anyway, I painted some cherries this morning, and I remembered to follow the shape of the cherry with the brush as you recommended to me a couple of days ago, and then: how fortuitous that yesterday you warned of the dangers of the halo effect, so I was able to avoid that trap completely!! Ha! I’m learning so much from you, thank you a million times. X

[annewright]

Yes, this was a great quick tip! Thanks so much, Dianne!

[christopheralcantara]

Thanks Dianne, I always watch your tutorials.

[alkasarin]

All tips are bestest Dianne. Treasure trove of knowledge

[harishreddy]

That's a lot of useful information in a short clip. Definitely going to practise these. Thanks again.

[sujanikoya]

Thank you so much! My fear of painting is going down with these exercises!!

[JJ]

this is a wonderful lesson I did not know this thank you so much.

[greenmacaroni]

Great information, Dianne! Thank you, Julie 😍

[claraedouwesdekker]

What a wonderful tip! Even more homework! I am learning so much. Thank you, bless you.

[dianele]

I have to remember to load the brush from both sides. I usually run out of paint.

[jimreid]

Never knew you had to be a golfer to be able to paint. Do you shout fore when you make a brushstroke?

[allenvoss]

Diane I’m looking for tips on what type of brush to use when blocking in ? Not so much the size but what type of hair? synthetic, bristled, hog hair ???? I am using a slow dry medium also. With no turp . It’s a struggle. And when I add tip outs to thin. it seems like the synthetic brush is smoothing it out the easiest though. what do you recommend?

[sueharper]

By the way, I’m using acrylic paint on paper rather than canvas. Is there anything different about painting on paper? Also, I haven’t invested in all these strange sounding mediums yet, tho I see you have a Quick Tip on them too. So do you think my painting will suffer due to a lack of medium? Other than water of course.

[roseeartworksnl]

Great quick tip! Diane, how would you hold a shorter brush. I use acrylics. Thank you!