Brush
Shape Uses
Round –Use
on point or apply pressure to make thick-to-thin
strokes. Detail work or filling large areas depending
upon the size and
pressure applied.
Ultra Round - Use as a liner on point. Full
belly provides a reservoir for paint. Popular
watercolor brush.
Liner - Continuous curved or straight lines.
Vary thickness with pressure changes.
Script Liner - Scroll work, flowing
thick-to-thin lines. Length of hair holds more paint
than a regular liner, but requires more control.
Filbert – Strokes with soft edges. Blending.
Natural shape for flower petals, leaves, duck, and
bird feathers.
Filbert Rake - Creates the same effect as the
Rake brush but its oval shape gives softer edge.
Oval Wash-Washes, base coating, final finishes,
Large broad sweeping strokes.
Shader- Blocking in color, shading, blending,
highlighting, and stroke work.
Chisel Blender - Short, flat strokes and
blending, especially with heavy mediums.
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