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Artists Paint Brushes (a.k.a. Brushes and Stuff) Are you shopping for a really good artists paint brush? Well, come right on in… you have come to the right place. We have brushes to use with watercolor, oils, acrylic, gouache, ink… just about anything really.
You say that you aren’t sure about what shape to purchase for your art supply? We can help with that too. Here is a little bit of information about brushes and brush shapes.
Q. What is the real difference between a brush that you use for watercolor painting and one that you would use painting with oils or acrylics?
A. The handle is the difference. The heads are very much the same, sometimes identical. Paint brushes that are designed to use for oil and acrylic painting have a longer handle to facilitate use while standing at an easel. Watercolor brushes or brushes used for craft painting have shorter handles with the understanding that artists would use them while seated.
Q. Can I use my artists paint brushes for watercolors and for other media as well?
A. Under most circumstances yes, oil painting being the only exception. Paintbrushes used with conventional oil paints need to stay allocated for that use. Brushes that are used for watercolor painting can also be used for acrylics, and vice versa, back and forth. The best thing to keep in mind is that with proper care your brushes should not have residues of paint in them and can therefore be used for all kinds of media.
Q. Should I have a brush cleaner or brush conditioner in my art supply?
A. Yes, you should. If you primarily paint with brushes made from natural hair then a conditioner is a must. Your fine art paint brushes are made with hair much like your own. Imagine if you painted with a piece of your hair… it would need some T.L.C. afterward. A brush cleaner is great for reviving brushes that maybe didn’t get the attention they needed after your last painting was completed. A good brush cleaner can often revive a brush that would have been destined for the garbage otherwise.
Q. What shape or size brushes should I buy?
A. Whatever you like is the best thing to get for your art supplies! But, if you are new to all this, keep in mind that variety is not only the spice of life but, a great way to keep your painting techniques fresh and interesting. Plus, you won’t meet very many happy painters who complete a painting on a full sheet of watercolor paper using only a size 8 round watercolor brush. To keep your brush strokes interesting and your paintings lively, use any paintbrush that peaks your interest.
Well, that’s all the time we have right now boys and girls. Hopefully this was some help to you in selecting your art materials. If you are interested in some more specific information about a particular brush style, see the category pages right here at cheapjoes.com or the beginning of the “Brushes and Stuff” chapter of your Cheap Joe’s catalog.
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