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 Types of Brushstroke Techniques ARTS

1. Hatching Technique
The term hatching
refers to the
building up of tone
and texture with
parallel lines.
Typical of pen and
ink drawing,
hatching is the
traditional method
to create tonal
shading.

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2. Crosshatching Painting Technique

In crosshatching
brushstrokes are
crisscrossed
over each other
to create a web
of color.

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In this technique, the

3. Dry brush Painting Technique
brush is loaded with
a small amount of
thick paint and it’s
dragged lightly over
a dry painting
surface.
This technique
allows the painter to
suggest details and
texture with minimal
brushwork..

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4. Flat Wash
A flat wash produces a
smooth, even layer of
color
To create a nice
smooth wash, use soft
bristle brushes and
work each stroke in
one direction only,
rather than scrubbing
back and forth.

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6. Scumbling Painting Technique Scumbling is the rough

and uneven application of
a layer of thin paint over a
layer of another color,
producing a lively and
unpredictable texture and
color variety.
Scumbles are usually
applied with a circular
motion of the brush, but
the effect can also be
achieved with streaks,
dabs, or smudges.

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7. Stippling Technique

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 Painting Techniques That Don’t Involve a Paintbrush

1. Splattering

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2. Dripping

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3. Pulling

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3. Scraping

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3. Airbrush

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