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Syd Edward

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Just watched John Hoar painting on an extract from one of his videos I dont care that its a brush that some people scorn, i am going to buy a sword liner and give it a go for all the marks it seems to make in John Hoars hands. i already have a big floppy squirrel hair beingthe other brush he uses a lot. Cant wait to be disappointed if the sword liner doesnt work for me.......Syd
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Robert Jones, Napa

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There are those who feel that "speciality" brushes are a bit of a con; on the whole, I'm on their side, but ---- I'd like to try the sword-liner (or dagger) too: I've seen that video to which Syd refers. I also wouldn't mind having a go with the rake (not hake: I already use those) brush. Watercolour is very responsive to the paper one uses and the brushes one employs - far more so than oil paint or acrylic, in which you can get by with quite a limited range - I'd think there was something the matter with me if I couldn't paint an oil using filberts, flats, a round possibly but by no means necessarily, and a rigger. And I've certainly painted watercolours using just a hake and a rigger - but for more complex work in watercolour, I just have a feeling a greater selection of brushes would do me no harm at all. This is a hint for those contemplating my next birthday - 65, don't forget! Worth splashing out! - and Christmas......

neil rose

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I tried pre-stretching, taping, bulldog clips, the lot. nothing worked. Not tried the heavyweight papers being a cheapskate, but for me the blocks,glued on 4 sides, remove all the hassle. It might not be the best grade but is practical &' plein air' friendly.

Alan Owen

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I don't use the Fabriano for serious painting Robert you have to fight with it to much ... but the 140 will return to shape after buckling like mad . ,my friend Dave says wet it evenly and with not to much water ..and stretch it with clips as it buckles ./// but at £32 for one hundred 1/4 plate sheets ,,it should be ideal for the beginner for practice . and using a few of the cheapest watercolours you can find ..not to expensive ..I have tried thinned acrylics and managed to win with it .. lovely paper is the Milford but you will need a deep pocket for that ,and some people would have a nervous breakdown using it at that price

GEORGE CUTTER

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I'VE TRIED THAT BREAKFAST SERIAL DOUG. IT DIDN'T WORK FOR ME ! I've been reading all your watercolour tips as I've just started on a three month bash at improving my landscapes in this medium. Your info is worth it's weight in paint. I'll post some when ready. Thanks everyone.
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