Mike Gold - Big Bad Brush - Mar 19 & 26, 2026
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The brush is a great tool to explore both traditional and non-traditional lettering and has applications for both commercial and fine art. We will explore both synthetic and natural hair brushes, with…
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The brush is a great tool to explore both traditional and non-traditional lettering and has applications for both commercial and fine art. We will explore both synthetic and natural hair brushes, with exercises that demonstrate the many possibilities for brush lettering and fine art possibilities. Recommended for those with some lettering experience and basic understanding of fundamentals.
Big Bad Brush
Mike Gold, Hosted By Heather Martinez
Big Bad Brush
Mike Gold, Hosted By Heather Martinez
Live (Also recorded for later viewing)
3/19 & 3/26, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern
Class Cost : $125 USD
Skill Level: Intermediate
Registration Contact Email: heather@heathermartinez.com
Registration Link: https://www.letslettertogether.com/offers/fhJTr7La/checkout
Supply List:
*Note: Don’t worry if you don’t have everything. You will be fine with whatever you have.
11x14” Strathmore Mixed Media pad (P101)
11x14” Fabriano Water Color pad (140#) (P134)
11x14 Tracing Paper Pad (P43)
Waterproof black calligraphy ink - I like India ink because it has a matte finish; sumi ink has a shinier finish and is harder on brushes (I159)
White calligraphy ink (I like a mix of Dr. Martin’s Bleedproof White or Pro White and Permanent White gouache) (I38, I62)
Some favorite gouaches (HG749, WNG1)
Watercolor set (S609)
White acrylic and a couple colors (HB30)
Water brush (I like Pentel Aquash Water Brush) (FP93)
Cheap house painting brush, 2” wide (and others if you have them)
Cheap Chinese pointed brushes or whatever you have (big and small) (BR104)
Pentel Color Brush (FP57)
Any pointed brushes you have (Recommended, but optional)
1” flat brush (BR01)
Assortment of your favorite broad edge, pointed and miscellaneous calligraphy pens
Artists tape (or painter’s tape) (S1145)
Nice to have (but only if you have on hand):
Couple sheets of 11x14” Arches Text Wove or comparable
Palette
Paper pad
Blank envelopes (white and/or color)
Walnut ink
White gesso
A few color inks: I recommend Dr. Martin’s Bombay waterproof India inks (any color inks will do, even if acrylic inks)
Sponge brush, chisel edge
Series 7 Winsor & Newton
#3 Pointed Brush
Ecoline brush
pens
Spritzer bottle
11x14” Strathmore Mixed Media pad (P101)
11x14” Fabriano Water Color pad (140#) (P134)
11x14 Tracing Paper Pad (P43)
Waterproof black calligraphy ink - I like India ink because it has a matte finish; sumi ink has a shinier finish and is harder on brushes (I159)
White calligraphy ink (I like a mix of Dr. Martin’s Bleedproof White or Pro White and Permanent White gouache) (I38, I62)
Some favorite gouaches (HG749, WNG1)
Watercolor set (S609)
White acrylic and a couple colors (HB30)
Water brush (I like Pentel Aquash Water Brush) (FP93)
Cheap house painting brush, 2” wide (and others if you have them)
Cheap Chinese pointed brushes or whatever you have (big and small) (BR104)
Pentel Color Brush (FP57)
Any pointed brushes you have (Recommended, but optional)
1” flat brush (BR01)
Assortment of your favorite broad edge, pointed and miscellaneous calligraphy pens
Artists tape (or painter’s tape) (S1145)
Nice to have (but only if you have on hand):
Couple sheets of 11x14” Arches Text Wove or comparable
Palette
Paper pad
Blank envelopes (white and/or color)
Walnut ink
White gesso
A few color inks: I recommend Dr. Martin’s Bombay waterproof India inks (any color inks will do, even if acrylic inks)
Sponge brush, chisel edge
Series 7 Winsor & Newton
#3 Pointed Brush
Ecoline brush
pens
Spritzer bottle
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