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Drybrushing is a quick and effective way of highlighting a model.
It works best on areas of raised detail and not so well on smooth
surfaces. The following is a simple guide to applying highlights
by drybrushing.
1. When you have mixed the highlight colour with an old
brush, wipe it backwards and forwards on some tissue paper until
there is only a trace of paint left on the bristles. Make sure that
you use an old brush, as this technique is very hard on the bristles
and will quickly ruin a good brush.
2. The next step is to quickly drag the tip of the brush
backwards and forwards over the area you are highlighting. The raised
surface texture will pick up the paint from the bristles and the
highlights will build up. Be as gentle as possible when you are
drybrushing. If you are heavy-handed, the paint will build up too
thickly and the texture or detail will become obscured.
3. When you have applied the first coat lighten the colour
and repeat the process.
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