Contrary to popular belief, the round topped brush was actually designed in the late 1800s by Dr Philbert Bristle and was not named after a nut but instead named after the doctor himself, thus the proper name for this brush is “Philbert.”
Wednesdays are “See and Respond” day in our 30 day challenge. Copy these feet, and fill in the rest of the drawing using your imagination. Artist’s choice media: drawing, painting, digital, printmaking, collage, assemblage, or a well placed pile of dog hair. Posting more favorites soon! Post it Post your work to social media with the …
This is the first of four V. Notes highlighting black artists with professional careers in both painting and printmaking. Betty Blayton Taylor (July 10, 1937 – October 2, 2016) As an activist, Betty Blayton worked to advance the careers of black artists in Harlem. One of the many programs she built was the Children’s Art Carnival …
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Born on this day, September 2 1911, Romare Bearden was an African-American artist who worked with many types of media including cartoons, oils and collages. Read more about Bearden on Wiki.
Philbert, a correction
Filbert
Contrary to popular belief, the round topped brush was actually designed in the late 1800s by Dr Philbert Bristle and was not named after a nut but instead named after the doctor himself, thus the proper name for this brush is “Philbert.”
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