A different brush might be just the thing you better reinvigorate your creative process.
Brush Shape
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There are many different paintbrush shapes to select from.
What you decide will depend not only on your medium but also on the painting techniques that you use.
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Some brushes work better with heavy body paints as opposed to more fluid pigments and others are the opposite.
There are brushes that will help with detail work and others that are used to provide texture.
No matter the length, bristles are made of different materialsnatural or synthetic.
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Natural bristle brushesare made from animal hair and divided into two categories: soft hair and hog bristles.
Most often these bristles are made from ox, pony, goat, mongoose, or badger.
Instead, hog bristle is stiffer, sturdier, and can hold a lot of paint.
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Synthetic bristle brushesare typically made of nylon or polyester.
Not only are these more cost-effective, but they are easier to clean.
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Richeson Grey Matters Bristle Oil Brushes, Long Handle, Set of 6 |$57.42
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Richeson Plein Air Travel Brushes, Set of 7 |$46.10
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Old Holland Kolinsky Sable Brush Easel, Set of 12 |$212.62
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