I was going to use a more neutral color on this since it’s intended to be a background for a collage, but orange kept calling my name.  I’m so glad I listened!  I just love how this came out, especially the streaky bits.  I let the brush get a bit dry to get some of the streaks.  I also went back over a couple of spots with a damp paper towel to pull off some paint and get a more streaky effect.

Now, although this isn’t actually part of the experiment, I have to mention the brush I used for this.  I have been wanting to switch to synthetic brushes, so I’ve been trying out a few of the less expensive ones.  So far, I hadn’t found any I was thrilled with.  Then I read about RealValue™ brushes from the Princeton Art & Brush Company.  I bought two sets this weekend.  (They have non-synthetic brushes as well.)  They are awesome!  Seriously.  Smooth, the bristles stay together, they hold paint wonderfully, they don’t leave bristles behind when you paint.  And the bristles stay together beautifully after you clean them. I have only used a couple of them one time so far, but I love how they handle.  It doesn’t hurt that one of the sets has raspberry pink colored wooden handles.  So, if you’re looking for good but inexpensive brushes, give these a try–I found them in my local art supply store, and you can find them several places online.

That’s it for last week’s experiment. See you tomorrow for the launch of a slightly different sort of experiment.