Good
brushes will not themselves make good paintings, but are important tools
for moving the pigment to the painting surface. A badly shaped or
damaged brush can cause an artist frustration and that is usually is
apparent in the finished painting. Brushes are made in a variety of
shapes coming in natural or synthetic hairs attached to a handle by a
metal band, or ferrule.
Paintbrushes are among the artists most important tools. Thus, right
brush must be selected from a variety of shapes and sizes for the work.
Larger-sized brushes will outlast smaller ones which wear faster,
especially if used on rough surfaces. A well cared for brush can last
for decades making quality a good investment.
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Brushes
used for acrylics have long handles that allow the artist to work at a
distance from the canvas. Acrylic paints are more caustic than oils, so
acrylic brushes are designed with synthetics and bristle. Acrylic
brushes are usable in other mediums, particularly oils, while brushes
designed specifically for oil painting and watercolors are unsuitable
for acrylics. Artists can very effectively use glazing and layering
techniques when using acrylic brushes.
Both natural and synthetic bristles can be used with acrylics,
depending on the artist's preference. But, acrylics, being alkaline in
nature, can be hard on natural hair brushes. Those made with high
quality synthetics have excellent durability and offers excellent
stiffness, snap and hair shape retention for maximum control. The
brushes must be kept clean. If acrylic paint dries in a brush it is very
hard to get out without using strong solvents that might damage the
brush. Brushes are cleaned promptly by washing them with warm water and
mild soap when finished painting.
