Linner Technique
The linner brush is exclusively used for details.
It comes in various sizes, and my recommendation is to have sizes from triple zero to zero.
The lines created by this brush are very thin and precise. When it’s new, you should use it for the most demanding details. As the brush gets some wear, the bristles may spread, and you can use it for blending or softening very small areas.
If it’s your first time using this brush or if you’re new to painting, I recommend practicing on fabric or paper before moving to canvas.
This way, you can see the application and its effects before painting.
Next, I’ll show you in detail the different applications to achieve greater detail and realism in your work:
One of its many uses, when it comes to a landscape, for example, is to create a meadow.
In this case, I’m using a long linner brush.
Keep in mind the following tip before starting: the secret to achieving a well-defined and uniform stroke is to dilute the oil paint properly.
This way, the brush will glide better, and the stroke will be smoother.
Make loose brushstrokes, always in a vertical manner and following the direction of the object. In this case, it should follow the direction in which the grass grows.
To avoid uniformity in the meadow, vary the hues.
And a good trick to increase depth is to use less diluent for the closer patches of grass and more diluent for the farther ones. This effect is achieved by varying the color intensity.
The more detail you include, the better the final result will be.
Now… To create the mane of this horse, I used the same linner brush.
You can see the level of detail the figure achieves.
How did I do it?
I simply used the linner brush with less paint and made softer strokes to create a blurring effect on the tail.
Take your time and be careful.
For better control, you can use your free hand as support.
And if you’re planning to paint a face, the linner brush has to be among your tools, especially for painting the eye area.
In addition to using it for outlining and painting different parts, it will work well for creating highlights and shadows, eyebrows, and small facial details.
Conclusion
When you incorporate the use of the linner brush into your work, your painting (in addition to attracting all the attention) will reach a more professional level. The details will be more precise and, above all, more realistic.
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