Finding materials and objects that I can use in my painting to make unusual marks can be such fun and I have long admired Lorna Crane's handmade brushes. I also love exploring mark-making. So I thought I would experiment with making my own painting brushes.
In this video, I show you the range of brushes I made recently, the materials I used and how I constructed them... from palm fronds to dried cut grasses, flower heads to bamboo, embroidery thread to salvaged rope. Most of the plant material I gathered from the forest on our farm, but others pieces came from the garden, our firewood pile and the recycle bin!
I think these brushes are objects that have such a beauty in their own right!And it feels satisfying to make brushes that connect to my love of nature when that is the whole focus of my art.
As well as a look at the brushes and their construction, I demonstrate the marks they make and share how I find using them with the paint. If you haven't had a chance before, I hope to encourage you to experiment with making your own brushes. Please let me know how you go and what materials you find most satisfying and maybe even a little surprising (like my lichen!!) :-)
To see work by Lorna Crane, go to: lornacrane.com/
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31 июл 2021
