Monday 29 July 2013

Sword Liner


I will be the first to admit that when I originally got this Sword Liner brush I was disappointed with it




it felt as though I had completely lost control - instead of firm control on the brush it was 'floppy' compared to my other brushes




then recently I picked it up again.  I was painting some trees, loose style and found this brush amazing....it worked beautifully and stopped me being too precise with a subject that needed to be spontaneous.

Here are some quick sketches to show you....







and really good for grasses...



So pleased I didn't give up on this brush.











20 comments:

Vicki Holdwick said...

That brush looks like a lot of fun, Ann!

xoxo

ann @ studiohyde said...

It is Vicki, it gets my vote :)

Em Parkinson said...

The grass is brilliant. I'm glad you persisted too!

Christine said...

So glad it worked out and you are able to use it and like it!

Sharon Whitley said...

I like the look of that brush, looks like lots of fun! Glad you didn't give up on it!

Cris, Oregon Artist said...

What an interesting little brush. Fun to try new things. Sometimes we just have to learn what the tool does before writing it off. Glad you figured it out. I can see lots of sea grass being painted. :)

robin cox walsh said...

How lovely! Always fun to discover a new toy! :D

Pat said...

That's exactly what I use mine for! They are pretty good for that :) x

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Em, Christine, Sharon, Cris and Robin....it's one of those brushes that doesn't get used on a daily basis but I'm so pleased I have it in my stash :)

Valerie-Jael said...

You have got some great results. I have one of those brushes, too - must give it another try! Valerie

Judy said...

Never seen a brush like that before, but that point looks fabulous! The results are great!

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Pat, Valerie and Judy :)

The Artful Diva said...

I'm glad you stuck with it - works really well with this application!

Pia Drent said...

Hey wow that works out really well!

Å olanje na domu-Waldorf said...

I'm glad you didn't give up on it. Looks lik you two are gonna make some fabulous art. :)

ann @ studiohyde said...

Thanks Pat, Pia and NatashaMay ...so glad I did this post.

Faye said...

Ann, I have never heard of that brush but I see that it is very useful for making grasses and twigs and such. I like your illustration. The brush adds such fluidity.

ann @ studiohyde said...

Yes Faye, it's proved to be very useful :)

Sandy said...

I'm glad that you did not give up on that weird looking brush too - you do paint grass very well!
Sandy

Laura said...

I have wondered about this brush too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.