Brushes by Shape

These free charts describe the different brush shapes and hair types, and Blick's system of standard brush sizing and measurement.

Best Paint Brushes For Watercolor

DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Flat ferrule, short-length hairs, set with longer hairs at one end. Useful for precise strokes, and for lines and curves, with thick or heavy color.	MEDIA watercolor acrylic decorative	FIBER bristle synthetic
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Flat ferrule, short-length hairs, usually set in a long handle. Width and length of brush head is about equal. Useful for short, controlled strokes, and with thick or heavy color.	MEDIA oil acrylic decorative	FIBER sable mongoose bristle badger synthetic
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Flat ferrule, spread hairs. Natural hair is more suitable for soft blending, and synthetic works well for textural effects. Useful for smoothing and blending, special effects and textures.	MEDIA oil acrylic decorative	FIBER bristle badger synthetic
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Thick, flat ferrule and oval-shaped medium to long hairs. Long handles. Natural hair is more suitable for blending because the hairs hold together when wet. With its soft rounded edges, the filbert is suitable for blending and figurative work.	MEDIA oil acrylic decorative	FIBER sable mongoose bristle badger synthetic
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Flat ferrule, square-ended, with medium to long hairs. Provides lots of color capacity and easy maneuverability. Use for bold, sweeping strokes, or on edge for fine lines. Use heavier filling for heavier paint.	MEDIA all media	FIBER sable mongoose bristle badger synthetic
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE A hake brush is an oriental-style wash brush on a long flat handle. It is useful for laying in large areas of water or color, for wetting the surface, and for absorbing excess media.	MEDIA watercolor	FIBER squirrel goat ox bristle synthetic
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Also known as an outliner. Round ferrule, square-ended brush, with extra-long hairs and a short handle. Large color carrying capacity. Useful for delicate lettering, outlining, and long continuous strokes.	MEDIA ink sign paint	FIBER sable squirrel synthetic
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE A mop is a round, full version of the wash brush, made of soft, absorbent natural hair. It is useful for laying in large areas of water or color, for wetting the surface, and for absorbing excess media.	MEDIA watercolor	FIBER squirrel
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Flat ferrule, square-ended medium to long length hairs. Short handles. Large color carrying capacity. Useful for painting block letters in a single stroke.	MEDIA oil ink decorative sign paint	FIBER sable squirrel ox synthetic
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Wash brushes come in varied shapes. The oval wash has rounded hairs, flat ferrules, and produces a soft edge, with no point. A wash brush is useful for laying in large areas of water or color, for wetting the surface, and for absorbing excess media.	MEDIA watercolor	FIBER squirrel ox bristle synthetic
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Plastic or natural quill ferrule, with a permanent or detachable handle. Long hairs, and a natural-shaped tip. The writer has a round ferrule and a short handle. Useful for lettering and poster work. Good on smooth surfaces such as glass.	MEDIA ink sign paint	FIBER sable squirrel
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Round ferrule, round or pointed tip. Useful for detail, wash, fills, and thin to thick lines. A pointed round is used for fine detail. A detailer is a pointed round with very short hair.	MEDIA all media	FIBER all hair synthetic
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE The long handles and tapered bristles are perfect for detailed work on large paintings. Also good for delicate decorative painting.	MEDIA oil acrylic decorative	FIBER bristle
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Pointed, narrow brush with very long hair. Liners are shorter and narrower. Short handles, round ferrules. Large color carrying capacity. Useful for delicate lettering, highlighting, outlining, and long continuous strokes.	MEDIA watercolor decorative ink sign paint	FIBER sable ox synthetic
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE Wash brushes come in varied shapes. The square wash can produce varying shapes and widths, and often has a short, 'flat-footed' handle for scraping, burnishing, and separating watercolor paper from blocks. A wash brush is useful for laying in large areas of water or color, for wetting the surface, and for absorbing excess media.	MEDIA watercolor	FIBER squirrel ox bristle synthetic

Types Of Paint Brushes For Watercolor

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The most common types of watercolor brushes used by artists are rounds, flats, mops, and riggers. While working with watercolor is seen as more forgiving than other methods, taking proper care of your brushes will help to extend their life and prevent the hairs. There are 8 main types of artist paint brushes that are used with acrylics, shown above. Each one is specially intended for different uses. Before we get into the particular uses of each paintbrush, let's get a quick low-down of the different parts of the brush: Get to.

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As the name 'mop' suggests, a mop brush will hold a large quantity of fluid paint. It's a soft and floppy brush, ideal for large watercolor washes. Be sure to spend the time to clean mop brushes thoroughly when you're done painting; it's not a job to be rushed on a brush with this much hair.