Welcome back to our brush series! In our last blog post, we took a deep dive into different brush types and their uses. Now, it’s time to take it a step further. Today, we’ll be exploring how each brush looks and behaves in action, so you can see which ones you really need for your art.
In this part, Stephen demonstrates the strokes each brush can produce. From the smooth, bold lines of a flat brush to the delicate details of a liner brush, seeing these brushes in action will help you better understand their unique characteristics. The goal isn’t to overwhelm you with options, but rather to show you how specific brushes can enhance your technique.
For example, when working with acrylic paints, you’ll notice how a synthetic flat brush handles thick and thin paints differently, than a natural flat brush. The filbert brush, with its rounded edge, produces bigger rounder shapes and being flat they have the advantage of being ideal of blocking in an area broadly or creating narrow lines. Stephen also demonstrates the versatility of the dagger brush, which can create fine lines as well as broad strokes, depending on the angle you use.
Sometimes the simplest tools are the most effective for your style. This hands-on look at various brush types will give you the confidence to pick the right brushes for your art kit and improve your painting experience.
Check out the full video to see Painting Brush Types with Examples in action.
Video Chapters:
- Natural vs synthetic bristle brushes
- Synthetic flat brush, thick vs thin acrylic paint
- Natural flat brush with acrylic paint
- Round brush acrylic paint examples
- Filbert brush examples
- Liner brush examples
- How to use a liner brush
- Deer Hoof & Deerfoot brush examples
- Natural vs synthetic fan brush examples
- Dagger brush examples
- How to store your wet paint brushes
- Using old brushes in your painting
- Examples of brush types and uses