How to Choose a Brush Part 3 - Rex Art Supplies


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BRUSH SHAPES AND THEIR USES

The descriptions here use generally accepted terminology developed and/or used in the tole and decorative painting field. Fine artists may use different terms for brushes and techniques which are the same or quite similar. Although the uses described and shown may be applicable to watercolors and oils, we elected to base our information on acrylics because of their wide ranging popularity at all skill levels.

Brush Shapes and Their Uses

Round - Use on point, or apply pressure to make thick-to-thin strokes.	Spotter - For fine detailing.
Liner - Continuous curved or straight lines. Vary thickness with pressure changes.	Ultra Round - Use as a liner on point. Full belly provides a reservoir for paint.
Script Liner (Long Liner) - Scroll work, flowing thick-to-thin lines. Length of hair holds more paint than regular liner.	Shader (Flat) - Blocking in color, shading, blending, highlighting, and stroke work.
Chisel Blender (Bright) - Short, flat strokes and blending, especially useful with heavy mediums.	Angular Shader (Angle Flat) - Tight shading, curved strokes. Popular rose petal brush.
One Stroke (Stroke) - Long, flat lettering brush.	Filbert (Oval) - Strokes with soft edges. Blending. A natural flower petal shape.
Deerfoot Stippler (Long Liner) - Texturizing brush. Use a dry brush and light, pouncing technique for fur, shrubbery, and soft backgrounds.	Fan - Use dry or with tips loaded to create texture or smooth other brush strokes.
Rake - Flat, texturizing brush with a naturally-fingered shape. Use for hair, grass, wood grain, feathers and fur.	Dagger Striper - Long chisel edge for easy, fine lines. Vary pressure for thick-to-thin ribbon effect.
Stencil - Use a dry brush with very little paint and circular or stippling technique.	Mop - Blending and softening. Washes.

Copyright 1990 Loew-Cornell, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 3rd Edition 1998

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