Art Paint Brushes

The experienced painters among you who are working with oil, acrylic and watercolor paint, know that not every brush will do. Different types of paint require different brushes in order to get the maximum use and the best quality out of the particular paint.

However, how do you know which brush to use for what? Here are some pointers to help you out:

Oil paint works best with brushes made from natural hog's hair, because synthetic fibers don't stand up to the heavy oil paint.

Oil paint brushes usually also have a longer handle to make painting standing in front of the easel easier. Once used for oil paint, they should be used just for that.

Ink, watercolor and acrylic paint benefit most by using brushes made out of synthetic fibers. You can use them for either one of these paints, but make sure to clean them well after use.

Due to the fact that these crafts are mostly done sitting down, the handles are shorter then oil paint brushes.

The brushes should not be hard to come by. Most craft and art supply stores should have both in abundance. If you are not in a position to go by the store, you always have the option to order them online.

Concerning the latter; I would advise you to do some looking around online, because the prices may vary substantially and you could miss out on some great deals!