 | Della Wetterman - Packets Della's style of painting is painted in colors that are brighter than they will look when she uses her mudding technique and then varnishes them. They become mellow and take on a glow with the wax that is added to her pieces. She had the good fortune to paint with the late Joyce Howard for a number of years and adapted the techniques she learned from Joyce to fit her style.
The importance of the proper brush to do the "mudding" or antiquing method cannot be understated. Brushes manufactured for Della work well with her technique. Her Mop brushes are unlike any others on the market. Click here to see her brushes. |
 | Rosemary West, CDA - Packets Rosemary West is one of the best folk artists and teachers in our industry. You instantly recognize her work as being hers. A dry brushing technique that she has developed over the years. Her paintings are vibrant and fresh. Dry brushing is the primary key to her technique. To paint her technique you must have the proper brush. All artist know that the proper brushes are the most important tools you have. They must be of the best quality available. Rosemary uses a slightly stiff filbert to dry brush, not a regular filbert. A brush that works perfectly with her technique has been manufactured to her specifications. She also uses liners that work well for her. Rosemary's brushes. |