A Little Dash Of The Brush • Editor's Choice

"It's... rough," he admitted. "Needs another coat. Maybe two."

A Little Dash of the Brush

Consider the "accent" in design. A room bathed in neutral greys can feel cold and impersonal. However, adding a little dash of the brush—perhaps a deep teal on a single focal wall or a vibrant sunshine yellow on an old wooden chair—recontextualizes the entire space. That small application of pigment acts as an anchor for the eye, providing a pulse of energy where there was once only static. The Therapeutic Stroke A Little Dash of the Brush

"Right," Penny sighed, turning back to the rocking horse. She sanded the seam she had just glued, blowing away the dust. She reached for the stain. The wood was oak, but the original finish had been a dark cherry. She had mixed a custom batch, trying to match the color in the photograph the client had provided. Maybe two