Oil brush is an important tool in oil painting, and its material has a crucial impact on the painting effect. The main material of the oil brush includes the pen stem and the pen hair, of which the material of the pen hair is particularly critical. The following is a detailed introduction to the oil brush material:
First, pen material
Oil brushes are mostly made of wood, which is lightweight and durable, making it easy for painters to hold and operate during painting. Wooden pen holders are usually polished and polished to feel comfortable and provide a good painting experience.
Second, pen hair material
There are many kinds of brush hair materials, common ones are pig mane, Wolf hair, mink hair, nylon and so on. Different materials have different characteristics and scope of application:
1. Pig bristle:
– Features: The bristle material is hard, elastic, strong and durable, and can pick up thick pigments.
– Scope of application: Suitable for painting dry pigments and large surface, thick painting, can show the rough and powerful brush texture. In addition, bristle brushes are often used for large area coloring and priming.
2. Wolf’s hair:
– Characteristics: The Wolf brush is made of weasel hair, which is relatively soft, but the elasticity is slightly insufficient.
– Scope of application: suitable for detail depiction and local modification, such as human faces, realistic still life, etc. However, due to its lack of elasticity, the performance of picture details may not be as fine as the mink brush.
3. Mink hair:
– Features: The Erret brush is the best in the soft brush, both elasticity and softness are excellent. The strokes are soft and even, with no obvious brush marks.
– Scope of application: It is very suitable for delicate picture performance, such as face and detail depiction in classical oil paintings. The Ermine brush can show a very thin and even layer of paint, making the picture more delicate and realistic.
4. Nylon:
– Features: Nylon brush is a kind of artificial material brush, with soft and durable characteristics. The bristles are not easy to deform and can maintain good shape and elasticity.
– Scope of application: Suitable for detailed work and detail portrayal, such as drawing fine lines and patterns. Nylon brushes are also commonly used in wet painting because of their good water absorption and the ability to spread paint quickly.
Third, other materials
In addition to the above common materials, there are some more special oil brush materials, such as squirrel hair, monkey hair, cow hair, camel hair and artificial fibers. Each of these materials has its own characteristics and is suitable for different painting needs and styles. For example, squirrel hair and monkey hair brushes are also soft hair brushes, which are mostly used for coloring; The artificial fiber brush has the characteristics of advanced oil brushes such as mink hair and badger hair, but it is necessary to pay attention to avoid the deformation of the pen hair in actual use.
Fourth, summary
There are a variety of oil brush materials, each with its own unique characteristics and scope of application. When choosing an oil brush, the painter should choose the right material and model according to his painting needs and style. At the same time, in the use and maintenance process also need to pay attention to details and skills, in order to extend the life of the oil brush and maintain its good painting performance.