Will the real watercolor brush please stand out?

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Why is it so hard to find a good watercolor brush? It might be because every brush manufacture makes what they call a “watercolor” brush. In the madness to determine what really is a good tool, I have simplified what to look for when purchasing one. BRISTLES: First, try if you can to sample (yes

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Drawing on Confidence

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People often back down quickly when asked to draw. This intimidation always surprises me, since the same is not true when asked to paint. Maybe it is because we have held a paint brush to paint some trim in our house or put varnish over a picnic table. Maybe it is the difference in large

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