Waterbrushes are wonderfully convenient tools for sketching with, especially on location. These brushes contain a reservoir of water in their handles which flows down into their nylon-bristled tips. This eliminates the need for an open container of water, which I always seem to knock over or never find a place to put it down. Their strength, however, constantly flowing water, can be a hindrance if you need to employ any dry brush techniques. The answer is simple. Unscrew the water-filled reservoir and paint with just the tip or attach an empty handle. When you are finished dry brushing, reattach the water-filled handle, squeeze the shaft to clean out the colour from the bristles, and continue sketching.
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