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https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.19951#0038
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HANDLING OF THE BRUSH.
for this purpose, to bring the hairs, if necessary, to a
point, that the markings may be made with neatness and
precision : and in laying flat washes, some attention is
necessary to prevent a blotty appearance, which some-
times is caused by the overcharging of the brush with
colour. In such cases, the brush, being only moderately
filled, should not, after covering the space intended, have
too much left in it; the effect of this will be, that it may
be taken off the paper without leaving a floating spot or
drop of colour at the point of removal. If, however,
there should, by any mismanagement, be left such a
floating drop of surplus tint, it may be removed by ab-
sorbing it into the somewhat dry hair of the pencil.
In colouring, the learner should observe most rigidly
the form of every portion of colour he applies; so that
he may not leave unmeaning or unsightly blots. Every
touch he gives should be decided in its intention, and
should have a form consistent with the character of the
object to which it is applied.
The student must not expect that he can immediately
acquire the necessary skill to accomplish in his first trials
all the processes here described, although they are in fact
simply mechanical: repeated experiments will be neces-
sary in order to produce a satisfactory result. The
beginner, when making his first attempt at washing in,
may feel disappointed if he do not attain the effect of
evenness and equality, for this is not to be expected
without considerable experience; and much dexterity of
hand is necessary, in order to avoid blemishes of various
kinds, such as inequality of colour, unevenness of tint, or
improperly defined edges.
HANDLING OF THE BRUSH.
for this purpose, to bring the hairs, if necessary, to a
point, that the markings may be made with neatness and
precision : and in laying flat washes, some attention is
necessary to prevent a blotty appearance, which some-
times is caused by the overcharging of the brush with
colour. In such cases, the brush, being only moderately
filled, should not, after covering the space intended, have
too much left in it; the effect of this will be, that it may
be taken off the paper without leaving a floating spot or
drop of colour at the point of removal. If, however,
there should, by any mismanagement, be left such a
floating drop of surplus tint, it may be removed by ab-
sorbing it into the somewhat dry hair of the pencil.
In colouring, the learner should observe most rigidly
the form of every portion of colour he applies; so that
he may not leave unmeaning or unsightly blots. Every
touch he gives should be decided in its intention, and
should have a form consistent with the character of the
object to which it is applied.
The student must not expect that he can immediately
acquire the necessary skill to accomplish in his first trials
all the processes here described, although they are in fact
simply mechanical: repeated experiments will be neces-
sary in order to produce a satisfactory result. The
beginner, when making his first attempt at washing in,
may feel disappointed if he do not attain the effect of
evenness and equality, for this is not to be expected
without considerable experience; and much dexterity of
hand is necessary, in order to avoid blemishes of various
kinds, such as inequality of colour, unevenness of tint, or
improperly defined edges.