You could wonder why such a wide range of brushes with different shapes, made with different hairs and in so many sizes. The fact is that every artist has his own way of expression and need the appropriate tool; in addition every brush shape has its particular use.
The large flat brushes
The large flat brush is used to paint on all types of supports, at all stages of the artist's painting session: preparing the support, bringing in the colours, varnishes.
Applying colour masses and backgrounds
A short flat bright brush, is well adapted for applying the colour masses. The short flat bright brush, used on the edge or laid flat, is used for detail work and building up the background.
Drawing and laying
the subject
The short flat sable brush makes it possible to modify colours gently, bring a brighter tint and give relief to your work.
Choose a brush for oil colour : guide.
The manufacture of a brush: Video.
Sépia, or Kaërell ? what difference between fiber ?
Explanations.
