Types of Brushes

   When you are painting, there is not just one type of brush to paint with. You can tell about which brush to use depending of what you are painting. There are 8 different types of brushes. Now I am going to tell you which brushes are good for what in art. The first brush is called a round tip. A round brush is good for sketching, outlining and for filling in small areas. Also, you can use it for making a thin line to a thick line. The next brush is called the pointed round. The pointed round brush is just like the round brush but the top is more pointed. You can use it for small details and for retouching. The third brush is called the flat brush and it has a square end. You can use it for big spaces, edges and for bold lines. The forth is called the bright brush. It has flat edges that are curved a bit. You can paint short lines with it and make dark color.

   Four brushes covered and four more to go! Next, there is a Filbert brush. It is flat and oval shaped in the end. You can paint things that you want to be round. For example, a circle. Next, you can paint with an angular flat brush. This brush is flat but the top goes in an angle. You can use this brush for curved lines and filling corners. This brush is very similar to the flat brush because you can use it for edges. In addition, there is a fan brush. It has flat hair that is spread out like the chinese hand fan. This brush is used for making a painting smooth. You can use it for clouds, leaves on trees, and for making texture. Finally, there is a detailed round brush. This brush is thin and round with a shorter handle. You use this brush for for tiny details in the picture.



   Now, try to get to know your paint brush more like a friend!



What brush do you think you will use the most? In the comment box below, please be sure to answer this question.