Welcome to your brush deep dive! Starting starting with a full guide on brush types and their uses, both natural and synthetic (acrylic) for acrylic and oil paints.
As a new art student, choosing the right brushes can feel overwhelming. With so many types available, how do you know which ones will work best for your painting style? Whether you’re working with acrylic or oil paints, understanding the different types of brushes is essential to creating the effects you want.
In our Beginner Foundation Course, we introduce students to a wide variety of brushes, helping them become familiar with both natural and synthetic types. Each brush type serves a specific purpose, and learning how to use them effectively can open up a whole new range of possibilities.
Some of the most common brushes include the flat brush, perfect for bold, sweeping strokes and filling in large areas. For detail work, the round brush or liner brush are ideal for creating thin, precise lines. If you’re looking for versatility, the filbert brush offers the best of both worlds, combining the qualities of flat and round brushes. And if you’re aiming to add texture, the fan brush is great for creating unique effects and repeated patterns in your painting.
So grab a cuppa tea and settle in for this one! Stephen’s about to drop all that knowledge on you right now.
Watch our video on Paint Brush Types to learn more and take a deep dive into the different types of art brushes.
Video Chapters:
- Introduction to painting brushes
- Difference between natural and synthetic brushes
- Flat brush
- Round brush
- Filbert brush
- Liner brush
- Deer Hoof brush
- Dagger brush
- Fan brush
- Flat “fan” brush