How Does Quick Tip 6 - Brush Stroke Fundamentals Work?

Brush stroke fundamentals are all about how you move your brush to make beautiful shapes and colors on paper.

Imagine you're making a lollipop with a spoon. If you move the spoon slowly, you get a big, round scoop of ice cream, like a soft, smooth blob. That’s like using a slow stroke on your brush, it makes wide, gentle shapes.

But if you zip the spoon across the top of your ice cream, you get a thin, long stripe, like a fast stroke on your brush, which creates narrow lines or sharp edges.

Now imagine you're drawing in the sand with your toes. If you press hard, your toe leaves a deep imprint, that’s like using strong pressure to make thick parts of your drawing.

If you lift your toe lightly, it makes a shallow line, that’s like using light pressure for thin or soft areas.

By mixing how fast you move and how much you press, you can create all kinds of fun shapes, just like mixing ice cream flavors or stepping in the sand!