The method of using oil brush is the basic skill in oil painting creation, which directly affects the painting effect and the quality of the work. The following are detailed steps and tips for using oil brushes:
First, holding the pen method
1. Natural extension: When the painter holds the pen to paint, the hand, wrist and arm should be naturally extended and maintained in a relaxed state, which helps to move the pen flexibly.
2. Different ways to hold the pen:
– Detail: The front of the pen holder is usually held for more precise control of the strokes.
– Large area spreading: Generally hold the end of the brush, which helps to apply more force and quickly cover a large area.
– Specific pen holding method:
– Thin drawing method: Hold the end of the pen, gesture easily, use the pen to rub freely, suitable for auxiliary large colors.
– Conventional brush holding method: fingers hold the central part of the brush, suitable for general painting needs.
– Holding the pen in the palm: in the dry painting method or thick painting method, grasp the brush in the palm of the hand, so that the pen and the picture are almost in a parallel state, using the arm force to paint, there is a certain strength.
– Fine processing: Finger pinch the front end of the brush close to the metal hoop, suitable for using a small mink brush to paint details.
– Point painting method: the position of the finger pinch the pen away from the metal hoop, easy to move the pen, both can use the tip of the pen, but also can side the brush on the canvas, with the side of the pen hair.
Second, use pen techniques
1. Kneading: the two or several different colors on the screen are directly combined with the pen, so that the colors produce natural mixing changes, obtain subtle and bright colors and light and dark contrast, and can play a transitional role.
2. Line: The line drawn with a pen is one of the basic elements of oil painting. Different shapes and textures of the brush can produce a variety of line effects, such as slim, bold, neat or casual.
3. File: Use the root of the oil brush to paint, press the pen after a little file and then lift, like the reverse front brush in calligraphy, can produce vigorous and powerful brush effect.
4. Shooting: Gently pat the picture with a wide oil brush or fan pen after dipping in color, which can produce a certain undulating texture, which is used to deal with the original too strong brush strokes or colors on the picture, so that it is weakened.
5. Wipe: lay the brush horizontally and rub the abdomen of the brush on the picture. It is usually used for large-area color laying, which can form an insignificant brush stroke and is also a common method for laying the bottom color.
6. Point: to form blocks with color points, flat paint for juxtaposition, can appear rich and vivid. The size, shape and distribution of points can be flexibly adjusted according to the needs of the screen.
7. Sweep: used to connect two adjacent color blocks to make the transition soft. Generally, the purpose can be achieved by lightly sweeping the fan pen when the color is not dry.
Third, the way to handle the color palette
Most modern painters like to put the palette on the table for color mixing, painting large works or field sketches, only with the palette painting. In the traditional way of holding a palette, the cloth in the hand is used to wipe the pen.
Fourth, maintenance and maintenance
1. Timely cleaning: Brush should be cleaned in time after each use to avoid dry pigment on the pen hair. It can be cleaned with turpentine or special cleaning agent.
2. Proper storage: Clean brushes should be laid flat to dry, avoid direct sunlight and high temperature environment. If not used for a long time, it should be thoroughly cleaned and sealed with paper.
To sum up, the use of oil brushes involves many aspects such as pen holding methods, pen techniques and maintenance. Mastering the correct method of use not only helps to improve the efficiency and quality of painting, but also extends the service life of the brush.