Brush Basics
Round:
Used for painting both broad areas and fine detail depending on the
brush size.
Flat:
Creates a sharp edge.
Bright:
Creates a sharp edge like the flat, but hairs are shorter.
Filbert:
Rounded corners help create strokes without hard edges.
Fan
or Blender: Used dry to blend and smooth already created
strokes, or used with the tips loaded with paint to create texture.
Liner,
Script or Rigger: Long haired brushes good for lettering
and detail.
Different
Shapes Make Different Strokes
The brush strokes shown to the right were made using round, filbert and flat bristle brushes, respectively.
The brush strokes shown to the right were made using round, filbert and flat bristle brushes, respectively.