Behind the Brush: Tips, Techniques & Tutorials, is a way for us to open our creative doors wide. With a grateful nod to those who have shared their valuable knowledge and experience with us, we share a little of what we do and how we do it. It is a way for us to pass the torch to those who are coming up in our craft.
If you have found inspiration on these pages, you may wish to consider joining the Order of the Fitch.
Prospective members choose their own rank from the following:
Officer of the Base Coat — Those who paint base coats have mastered the fundamentals of our craft. They must have a keen eye and be able to cut a clean edge without drips, holidays (or masking tape).
Companion of the Blend — Those who blend colours are true students of our craft. They must work quickly (if messily), dipping from multiple colours of paint, to achieve a consistent blend.
Commander of the Glaze — Those who apply glazes understand the magic of our craft. They must be fast, efficient and skilled in the art of paint application (and removal).
Grand Commander of the Dry Brush — Those who can paint with a dry brush are adept in every aspect of our craft. They understand the zen-like power of even the smallest highlight.
Members of the Order of the Fitch shall receive no collars, badges, medals, sashes or benefits of any kind.