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MY BRUSHES

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These are the brushes that I use the most. A mixture of sizes and make.
My latest acquisition is a thin line size4 Raphael, recommended by Billy Showel as being very good for creating fine lines and yes it is brilliant.
The flat size 12 is a da vinci (I did not buy it)
One is from the serie 7 finest sable. Winsor Newton ( I did not buy it)
One is sable from Goldline (I did not buy it)
The large blue on is 19mm3/4 Cotman by Winsor Newton
One hake 2" (used very rarely)
One bamboo stick.

I have just discovered the wonderful brushes made by Ken Bromley. I have achieved remarkable results with these brushes. I recommend them!


1st Question : How do I get expansive brushes that I do not buy.Well if you are wise enough to wait for special offers, they arrive. Watch for adverts who say : buy so many watercolours etc... and we give you a free brush ! But beware, make sure that the brush is a good quality one otherwise it is not worse it.I use the Da Vinci flat one quite a lot for flat washes or even creating texture for trees.The large blue one is used occasionally for a wet in wet wash.The hake must be used very lightly, no pressure on the paper otherwise it does not work. It is used with a lot of water not dried for best results.My bamboo stick is great for creating lines while my paint is still wet on the paper.


2nd Question : How do I care for my brushes ?


After each session wash them with soft soap, rinse well, lay them flat on tissue paper.Store your paintbrushes away from moth. They love the hair.You can buy a sealed tube to keep them in but make sure that they are perfectly dried before doing so.



Other websites:
http://www.beatricecloake.com
http://www.beatricecloakeboutique.com

Alexandra Corniche
HYTHE KENT
CT21 5RN

​07484646922

 For collection of bought paintings,
Please contact me to arrange an appointment 
  • Home
  • PORTFOLIO
    • FLOWERS & STILL LIFE
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    • LANDSCAPES
    • WILDLIFE
    • PLACES
      • CANTERBURY
      • DUNGENESS KENT
      • FOLKESTONE
      • RYE WINCHELSEA
      • FRANCE
      • HYTHE KENT
      • OTHER PLACES
  • PAINTINGS IN ACRYLIC
    • STILL LIFE Acrylic
    • LANDSCAPES/SEASCAPES Acrylic
    • WILDLIFE Acrylic
  • COMMISSIONS
  • LATEST PAINTINGS
    • WATERCOLOURS 2019
    • WATERCOLOUR 2018
    • WATERCOLOURS 2017
    • WATERCOLOURS 2016
  • ABOUT BEATRICE
  • TIPS WITH WATERCOLOUR
    • STARTING WITH WATERCOLOUR
    • WEIGHT OF WATERCOLOUR PAPER
    • HOW PAINT BEHAVES ON DIFFERENT PAPER
    • HOW I STRETCH MY PAPER
    • CHOSEN COLOURS
    • MY GREENS
    • MAKING REFERENCES
    • PREPARING PAPER
    • MATERIAL
    • MY BRUSHES
  • CONTACT
  • DEMOS
    • DEMO Good Bye Summer 2018
    • DEMO CHAOS IN THE KITCHEN
    • DEMO:Portrait of a boy
  • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • PRIVACY POLICY
  • Blog
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  • SHOP watercolours
    • LANDSCAPE FOR SALE
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    • CORNERS UNITED KINGDOM
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