As a general rule I like
to connect all lines. It
Here is the finished design. At this
all depends on what
point make sure all beginning and
you want your design
ends of your strokes are clean.
to do. This design
No smudges, fingerprints, sketch
could continue on.
lines, etc. You can also use an
Even a second or third
eraser to remove slight mistakes
color can be added.
from your striping. Be careful us-
In the beginning keep
ing any type of towel as it some-
it simple. Also, notice
times can make more of a mess.
that all ends of the de-
Remember, a gentle touch on ap-
sign ends are smooth
plying a design or when making
and flowing to a point.
final repairs or additions.
Now for another addition you can make on your striping skills, make things go smoother. Pressure on the brush will allow you
scrolling. In addition to the recap on striping, John sent his next to make numerous widths and dimensions, again, very similar
series on doing scrollwork. John has kindly documented each to striping. John has taken photos for you as he goes through a
section of the scroll design here in an effort to share the tech- simple design layout for the scrolling. This design incorporates
nique. Scrolling is more of a decorative art and less line ori- many of the design elements you can use with your own art.
ented, however, it must ebb and flow in harmony. The execution Remember scrolling is like striping; you make your designs work
of “scrolling” is an art and so is knowing where to put the scroll- for you, a “C”-stroke here, a teardrop there and wha-la, a work
ing. Scrolling is another brush related art that adds flair, either of art. The scrollwork can be a single color, as with the how to,
combined with existing striping or as a stand-alone. Experimen- or a multi-color design, your imagination is your only barrier. As
tation and practice is the key here, as it is with striping. Where with the striping determine how you want your design to appear
and how to place the design is just as important as how to do and plan it out. Determine centers and flow of the design before
the design. As with striping, paletting your brush properly will you begin to work.
When getting ready to scroll When I start any thick and thin scrolls, I start in a letter “C” style. Putting pressure on at the start
put as much paint to the brush and when getting to end of stroke use less pressure and lift off the surface if needed. This photo
as it will hold. shows a thick stroke, lifting the brush while turning it to left and then pressing harder to thicken
it up. All done in One-stroke.
Starting at the end of the first stroke, in a typical “C” fashion.
Getting ready to lighten and turn; I like to go against the flow a
lot. By that, I mean I go a different direction instead on continu-
ing in the same direction all the time. This part is done in two
strokes, the thin strokes are wider for camera only.
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