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Grip your brush by the tip of the taper of the brush handle, like you're a conductor about to tap the music stand to make the orchestra come to attention.
Using the weight of the brush and the new "feel" explore the looseness and painterly aspects of your brush.
You'll notice this is a variation of the Pass the Pencil grip, using a loose grip so finger manipulation is possible.
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The variation of paint stroke quality in this grip is more a distortion of the brush end being further away from your fingers, and the balance of the weight of the brush in your fingertips.
This is another very interactive technique. You have to actively watch the way your brush is moving across the paper.
While you are interacting with your brush, your brush will often interact back. You have to learn the feel of the snap of the brush head as paint is whipping around when you paint, grasshopper.
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Using this grip your whole arm down to your fingertips is involved in a balancing act with a wobbly brush than often has a mind of it's own.
Fluid yet thoughtful work is possible, letting you explore paint and form in a loose manner.
A good technique for watercolor sketching outdoors when working in fleeting conditions.
It's also just plain fun to paint this way sometimes, it's great for exploring ideas. |
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