Paula demonstrates different brushes and how to create these colorful butterflies. Here is a PDF with a colored photos and colors used as well as a pattern. Butterfly Demo-Paula McCoy2023
Brushstrokes
Rake/Comb brush Poppy
Learn how to create more depth by using the comb/rake brush on your paintings! Here is a PDF with basic information and a pattern. Rake-Comb Poppy 5-16-2023 The Rake/Comb brush can be purchased here https://colorsforearth.com/product/2550-golden-taklon-synthetic-comb-rake/ Here are some other uses of the comb/rake brush.
Brushstrokes on Ceramics
This technique is done on Terra Cotta bisque from Italy. The demo will be on a terra cotta pot. Color Strokes are used as the base coat and then Color Concentrates are used for the brushstrokes. The technique packet can be found here https://colorsforearth.com/product/terra-cotta-strokes/ 12″ x 12″ Terra Cotta Tile base coat video below.
Working with the “Square Shader” Brush
Butterfly Acrylic Ornament – Brushstrokes!
Sumi Brushes
Did you know that you can use your Sumi brushes on ceramics and glass? 26 years ago I designed my “Paula McCoy/Colors for Earth” Sumi brushes. After using others on the market that were too long and hard to control for most of my students. I worked with a brush manufacturer until we got a Read more »
Painting with Paula – Purple Floral
Want to learn more about how to use Colors for Earth ceramic underglazes? Also, learn more about these: Painting on ceramics Pattern Transfer 2-Color Blending Sumi Shading Detailing Background Technique Brushstrokes In this video, Paula McCoy will show you all of these things and some of her tips and tricks along the way. Here Read more »