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Blending with a dry brush.




I mentioned using a dry brush for blending oil paint when wet. Here are a couple of images that show the process. I will eventually get around to posting a photo of a range of brushes that are good for this technique.
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  1. UnknownFebruary 10, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Sarahsez, is this a painting in progress made by you? It's lush, would love to see what it turned into.

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  2. SarahsezFebruary 20, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Dear Sheila, I will post you an image of the finished painting,
    it turned out quite weird in fact!

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  3. SarahsezFebruary 20, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Oh and I love your profile photo.

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