R20 Pocket Red Dot Short Flat Size 6

As with the R4 One Stroke, the R20 Short Flat is a classic brush shape that can be used on its side for thick lines or edge for narrow ones. This brush features shorter bristles which allows for more brush control.

Use flat brushes for broad, confident strokes, embracing the big picture of a composition instead of getting into every detail. A flat can be laid on the broad side to paint blocky shapes of architecture or abstract compositions, or used on the narrow edge to create everything from the calligraphic shapes of pine trees to distant horizon lines.

Explore blocking in shapes with watercolor and gouache (these brushes also handle oil and acrylic paints!) from broad strokes, and clean, sharp lines.

Using the R20 Short Flat, Maria mixed Quinacridone Gold and Indanthrone Blue in her palette lid to sketch pine trees in her sketchbook. She started with quick, vertical strokes with the narrow edge of the brush, then used the flat side and corners to dance down either side of the trunk to create branches.

In this workshop, artist and illustrator Jared Cullum shares about the fundamentals of gouache as both an incredible medium for painting landscapes and an alternative to watercolor. Through demonstration and explanation, you will learn brush techniques, tips for achieving proper paint consistency, and ways to simplify subjects for effective communication. Review his suggested list of supplies and learn more about Jared’s workshop below!