A Wet Brush Learning Experience

I often find myself painting in more than one color at a time and using more than one brush at a time. I always make the same mistake and end up not only mad at myself but spending time correcting a painting that could be better spent.

The picture below shows how I usually end up holding brushes without even thinking about it.  I just naturally end up holding brushes this way when I'm in the zone and don't realize the error until the "oopsie" is made.

Multiple brush no-no

This is the inevitable result of holding multiple brushes this way.  Luckily  I wasn't very far along on this portrait so it wasn't a huge deal to correct.  

ooops

I think I hold brushes that way because I had nowhere else to put them, having had several brushes that I had haphazardly placed on my palette just roll off onto the floor and create more mess.

I found this Brush Grip Brush Holder and while I absolutely love it, it hasn't completely stopped my horrible habit but it does help curb it to a minimum.  It is completely adjustable and attaches via a rubber strap right to my french easel.  I often attach it to a small ladder shelf I keep in my studio for more portability.

adjustable wet brush holder

If this doesn't help anyone reading, at least it serves as a reminder to me.  

"Don't hold two brushes in one hand."

#alwayslearning