Painting with Brusho

Be enthralled by the effects of this vibrant medium and create your own Brusho pieces that bounce with colour. Brusho is a unique, exciting water-based paint powder, renowned for its versatility. The colours are highly pigmented, transparent and perfect for creating loose, impressionistic work. Add a spritz of water to the ink powder and colour bursts onto the page in a breathtaking and mesmerizing fusion, creating new shapes and textures every time. This spontaneous, magical process is easy to master, producing vibrant, expressive paintings in a natural, bold style. Explore the improvisational properties of Brusho, from one-paint artworks to more complex projects that incorporate bleach, wax resist, flat washes and line and wash. Infused with Joanne’s exuberance and enthusiasm for this captivating medium, demos, 10 step-by-step projects with outlines, and numerous stunning artworks will inspire artists of all abilities. 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.