There are limited types of brushes that draw lines and do detailed work in Western paintings, but in the case of Japanese painting brushes ...

・ Lucky brush

・ Bone document

・ Somede brush

・ Hair brush

And various things. Did you know that it can be used for other purposes other than rock paint and ink depending on these paint brushes and hair quality? This time, I will introduce the characteristics of each line drawing brush that can be recommended because I am not a native of the Japanese painting course.

"Luck"

Applications: Ink, transparent watercolor paint, color ink

A lucky brush is the basis to draw. It can be adjusted by writing a brush from a thin line to a thick line.

Above all, this special length is a brush suitable for water -based paints such as soft, good water, and pale expressions due to the mixed hair of wool, debris and white raccoon dogs.

With such a bold stroke, you can do it dexterously, from thick to thin lines.

First of all, if you get one large one and learn to control the thickness of the line, the range of expression will be wider.

It is recommended to use it for paint with water using water.

"Bone document"

Applications: Ink, rock paint, transparent watercolor paint, color ink

This is also a brush to draw a line of the entire figure drawn, like the luck brush, and is perfect for calligraphy.

The art supplies are really strange, and some writers say that they can be cut for all thin lines, and there are also voices saying "It's good right!" It is a fact that there is not much to say.

However, the basic bone drawing that can be recommended as a pigment is for this poles.

This brush is a mixed hair of wool, rabbit, wool, and gear hair. Since the inclusion is good, it can be used for almighty, such as drawing lines and coloring. There is a stiffer compared to normal shaving, and as the size becomes smaller, it becomes stronger.

It may be good to buy a thick line, and the thin lines are medium to narrow shaving.

Like the luck brush, if you learn to control the thickness of the line by adding force, the range of expression will be expanded.

Of course, it is recommended to use this brush for paint with low viscosity using water.

"Facial brush"

Applications: Ink, rock paint, transparent watercolor paint, color ink, acrylic paint, tempella paint, oil paint ... etc.

The face brush is a brush for details. The line drawing is characterized by the elongated tip, and the paint is often thick and thick.

For face -phase brushes using Colin Ski (a type of weasel), it can be used for almighty because it has a stiffness that is comparable to viscous paint.

In particular, this Colinky Yushi Sealing phase looks like a design phase, but it is a little supple, a little more hairy, and can draw a gentle line.

It is very suitable for hatching, and it is good to keep drawing a certain thin line.

As described in the application, it can be recommended for any person because it can be used regardless of the viscosity of the paint.

However, the world of face -to -face brushes is also very deep. It may be a good idea to try various products and find a brush for you.

"Hair writing"

Applications: Ink, transparent watercolor paint, color ink

Hair drawing is a brush for drawing very thin lines, as the name suggests.

In particular, this lab advisor Yoshiaki Aoki is made using itachi hair that lives in cold Chinese cold areas, so the tip is densely packed and it is very easy to unite. In addition, the ears are long and stiff, so you can draw a thin line for a long time.

In this way, it is the most suitable brush to draw a thinner line than the face brush.

Since there are fewer paints compared to the face brush, there may be scenes that are not suitable with highly viscous paint.

One recommended one for those who want to draw a thin line like a needle.

Did you find one of the worrisome books?

For example, even with the same luck, the expression method will change if the hair quality changes.

By all means, please find your own.

Art Materials Expert at PIGMENT TOKYO

Akira Oya

Born in 1989 in Tokyo. Master of Fine Art and Design at Nihon University College of Art. While working at PIGMENT TOKYO as an Art Materials Expert, he also continues his career as a visual artist.

Born in 1989 in Tokyo. Master of Fine Art and Design at Nihon University College of Art. While working at PIGMENT TOKYO as an Art Materials Expert, he also continues his career as a visual artist.