Todays suggested table topic, Favorite brushes (and advice about care of brushes)
Celeste: I just ordered the Cathleen Rehfeld set of brushes from Rosemary. Those long flats are new to me. It seems smart to purchase a recommended set like this --- it takes some of the guesswork out of deciding what brushes are most favorable. Cathleen did the testing for us! I am showing recent paintings from the Strada Challenge. (Yesterday was the final day).
https://www.rosemaryandco.com/gift-sets?filter_name=cathleen%20rehfeld&product_id=512
Loretta U: Here is my brush for blush (laughter)! and here are my favorite W/N brushes for scrubbing. I also have brushes that I got way back when I first took up painting in Geneva, Switzerland.
Susan: My preference is Rosemary brushes. You do have to take care of your brushes, if you let them dry out it's a big problem. I use a product that has tea tree oil in it.
Tim: I discovered a brush that I really like. It is a watercolor brush with a point. I really like that brush and I use it (with other media besides watercolor). I am showing a plein air painting that it did that is small....and after that one I painted this one (Laughter)! (2nd painting much bigger)
Genevere: I came to one other meeting awhile back. I wanted to come to this meeting because I'd like to learn more about brushes and how others feel about what is a good brush! I am showing some of mine. I use cheap Jerry's artorama brushes and I prefer them to pricier brushes! I am showing a recent painting. My way to paint is photo-real.
Ken: I have a friend who gave me a lot of brushes. I use those! Certainly size matters based on whatever it is that you are painting. I often use smaller brushes to get the effect I want. I am showing two paintings from my archives.
Dotty: My favorite brush is a Kolinsky watercolor brush that cost over $100. I bought it a long time ago and it is just a joy to use (when I am painting in water media). For oil painting I prefer Robert Simmons. I haven't been as satisfied with Rosemary. I like the W/N Lexington brush. I clean brushes first with Gamsol and then with vegetable oil. This method works great. I am showing paintings from the Strada Challenge.
Khanh: (Editor's note: welcome, back, Khanh!) I just started back to painting, having to take time off because of other commitments. I am showing some new paintings that I did on a surface that I want to share with you. It is a product that is similar to Dibond. I have it cut into sizes and I prime the surface with primer that I get at Home Depot. The Company I purchase from is Calsak Plastics. 6046 NE 112, building 3 http://www.calsakplastics.com/display_section_categories.php?SectionID=1&type=FullListing The pregnant woman is a recent commissioned painting. I never clean my brushes! I like any brush with a point. I submerge them into Gamsol and just use them whenever I need them.
Tracie: Someone will influence me to buy a new brush...I'll do it based on their recommendation and then forget about it! (laughter)! I tend to use crummy brushes! I am showing recent Strada Challenge Daily paintings.
Loretta L: I like Blick Masterstroke brushes. I am showing a painting I did in a Friday model session.
Joanne T: I am back from Scottsdale Art School...I took the Daniel Keys workshop. Oh my gosh...the other students were such accomplished floral painters! Daniel Keys is a wonderful instructor (but I don't mind telling you....I felt overwhelmed)! Keys mixes a gray that is viridian, transparent brown and white. He will warm that with other colors. He paints "in his head" --(he has to see it in his mind before he'll start). He used a Rosemary "comber" brush to make this mark on my tulip! I actually met the *real* Rosemary herself while in Scottsdale. I really like Utrecht brushes. 209 and 202. I felt lucky I also got to watch another artist paint landscape at the Celebration of Arts nearby. I am showing paintings from the workshop.
Lisa: I like W/N, Robert Simmons and I am a big fan of a brush called Connoisseur. It's not a widely known brush..but it is a favorite of mine. Jef Gunn gave me good advice --he told me to buy a new brush every time I purchased paint. I am showing paintings from the Strada Easel Challenge. It was indeed a *challenge* for me to paint each and every day. On the final day (Day 31) I heard the Rocky theme in my head. (Laughter)!
Diane: Lisa introduced me to filberts and I think I like them better than flats. They seem to hold more paint. I am partial to 000 brushes...because I often paint in a very detailed manner. I like detail! I really liked Eduardo's demo on the Zorn palette (thank you, Eduardo!) I did this recent self portrait (from a photo) using the Zorn palette. I'm also showing this recent bird painting.
Jerry: I use anything! I use Utrecht, Blicks, and Princeton. I used Princeton thinking that I might paint like a prince if I did (Laughter)! I am going to paint a painting using only 40 strokes. That is my next project! I am showing you (in pictures) my brush cleaning station at my studio. I use a funnel and Saffola oil to clean my brushes. I will at times also use Master soap to clean my brushes (but not every time). When you are painting you might think of calligraphy--think about using your whole arm and think about the "elegant swirl" that you see in calligraphy and writing. I am showing these Trekell brand brushes.
Annie: I have questions instead of answers! People will tell you to buy 2,4, 6 and 8--but when I go to get these I notice that different manufacturers think of these numbers in wildly differing ways. Why do some artists hold several brushes in one hand?
Eduardo: There are a lot of good brands. I just pay attention to how it feels in my hand. I do like the Trekell brushes and a favorite is the egbert brush. It has a lot of bend and you can get a very expressive looking mark with it. I am showing more of my "celebrity" practice paintings and a master copy.
Yong: I am not a "picky eater" --I will use anything! I do have calligraphy brushes that I have had for years that I feel comfortable using, but I could as easily use anything! It's important to not get too distracted by supplies and materials. For oil painting I use synthetic or bristle. I make whatever I have work for me. I don't clean my oil brushes...(although I do rinse out watercolors brushes). I'm back from New York. I painted outside every day while there...and it was cold! We don't know what cold is here, really...it is much much colder back there!
Joanne K: I *am* a picky eater...so I care a lot about brushes! (Laughter)! I like Rosemary Ivories...but they aren't to be confused with bristle. Aimee Erickson uses Ivories and I told her I think Maroger medium may compromise her Ivory brushes. Her response was: "Brushes wear out and need to be replaced anyway" (so some artists are willing to just invest in tools, knowing full well that they will not last long). I am showing recent paintings and a gouache painting from my archives.
Judith: Pass.
Becky: I have been very disappointed while brush shopping in the stores. Some brushes seem to have such poor quality. One of my favorite brush brands is Escoda. It is very spring-y. I am showing a recent painting.
Announcements:
First Thursday Henk Pander Augen Gallery Feb 1 http://www.augengallery.com/Exhibition/exhibition.html
Artist Talk Henk Pander: Saturday, Feb 10 at Noon Augen http://www.augengallery.com/Exhibition/exhibition.html
First Friday Art on the Boulevard Emily Schultz-McNeil Feb 2
http://www.artontheboulevard.org
Guenevere Schwien is a finalist in the 13th Art Renewal Center Salon Competition. Congratulations, Guenevere!
https://www.artrenewal.org/SalonApplication/Salon/Finalists
Yong Hong Zhong Solo Show Reception:
Experience Nature, Zhong’s plein air exhibit is on display at the Walters Cultural Arts Center from February 6 – March 26. Meet Zhong at the first Tuesday receptions on February 6 and March 6 from 5 – 6:30 pm. Special Artist Walk & Talk on February 6 and Artist Demo on March 6.
https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Home/Components/News/News/6462/816?backlist=%2Fcity-services-overview%2Fcultural-arts%2Fwalters-cultural-arts-center
Joe Paquet workshop registration email Joe Paquet (begins Feb 17) at OSA
http://www.joepaquet.com
Saturday Feb 17
Large Painting Workshop
Saturday February 17th Morning Lecture- 9-12 $75.00 Full Day with afternoon Demo - Underpainting $175.00
The lecture will be a combined introduction of the Prismatic Palette both history and application (underpainting, atmospheric progression, freezing an effect of light).
Saturday February 17th Morning Lecture- 9-12 $75.00 Full Day with afternoon Demo - Underpainting $175.00
The lecture will be a combined introduction of the Prismatic Palette both history and application (underpainting, atmospheric progression, freezing an effect of light).
I will also discuss Design and sound pictorial construction principals as well as the importance of subjective choice-making and ultimately creating a more personal visual statement.
Reserve a spot by emailing susankuznitsky@gmail.com
Max Ginsburg 2 spots left contact OSA for registration
http://www.maxginsburg.com/events/
info@oregonsocietyofartists.com
https://allaprimaportland.blogspot.com/2018/01/painting-from-life-workshop-with-max.html
Max Ginsburg Demo Feb 4 (free to workshop attendees, $50.00 others)
https://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com/demonstration-registration
Susan Kuznitsky classes
https://susankuznitsky.com/workshops
Eduardo Fernandez is new classes in drawing and painting
https://www.eduardofernandez.com/learn/
Jeanie Bates Reception Feb 4, 2-4pm West Linn Library
Expressive Portraiture at Oregon Society of Artists FRIDAY MORNINGS (next one Feb 2) 9:30am-12:30pm (Joanne will also offer guidance on surface preparation)
Joanne Radmilovich Kollman, instructor
classroom: upstairs studio
for details: Joanne Radmilovich Kollman, joradart@comcast.net, 503-752-3708
Paint the figure Friday ("Fine Art Friday") at OSA Feb 2 1-4pm with Joanne.
The model is Amy $20 drop ins are welcome.
https://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com
Come paint with
EXPRESSIVE OIL PAINTING & FRESH FLOWER SATURDAY (Drop Ins welcome) Saturday, Feb 3 1:30-4:30 pmwith artist Joanne Radmilovich Kollman$25 Questions? If you need assistance, instruction or help with supplies don't hesitate to ask, contact Joanne KollmanEmail or phone RSVP is helpful but Drop-ins are welcome. Joradarts@gmail.com 503.752.3708
https://www.oregonsocietyofartists.com
The Hiatus Drawing Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/333152383542909/
The Hiatus Drawing Club https://www.facebook.com/groups/333152383542909/
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