Painting with Brusho

Brusho  a highly pigmented watercolour ink powder is a unique and exciting painting medium that is renowned for its versatility.

Joanne Boon Thomas demonstrates how adding a spritz of water to Brusho results in a breathtaking and spontaneous fusion of colour on the page. It is an easy method that allows you to produce vibrant, expressive paintings in a loose, bold style.

A full range of techniques is included, such as what can be achieved using only one colour; how effective blending primary colours is; and the hidden qualities of black Brusho. Short demos show the impact of using a bleach solution; how to use wax resist for effect; when to use a flat wash; and how to use line and wash as a loose framework for your paintings. Ten step-by-step projects and numerous examples of the author’s stunning work will inspire, all infused throughout with Joanne’s exuberance and enthusiasm for this wonderful medium.

This definitive go-to guide will inspire artists of all abilities to explore the improvisational properties of Brusho and incorporate it into their painting repertoire.

Book Contents

Introduction 6

About Brusho 8

You will need 10

Let’s get started 12
Getting brusho out of the pot 14
Sprinkle and spray 15
Using kitchen paper 16
Making a smooth wash 16
Sprinkle and spray using two colours 17
Spray then sprinkle 17 - Demo one18, Demo two22
Using wax resist 26 - Demo three28
Using bleach 32 - Demo four34, Demo five42
Using black brusho 46 - Demo six47

Projects 50
White Duck 52, Ballerina 60, Echinacea 66, Bumblebee 74, Palm Trees 82, Elephant 88, Lavender & Butterfly 100, Cottage in the Snow 108, Allium 116, Crashing Waves 124

Taking it further 134

Outline 139