I found this information on the http://www.dickblick.com/ page and found it very clear and easy to understand...and very helpful...Feel free to comment on this post about your experiences with different kind of brushes and brands. I believe that we all develop different preferences that suit our project needs and it is very valuable to learn from each other experiences. I prefer Nylon brushes. They are easy and soft when painting...easy to clean and more durable. In my opinion, great option when dealing with lots of textures. Read below....
ABOUT BRUSHES
Brushes used for acrylics, like those favored by oil painters, 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. Fitch and sable are generally used only with oil paints.
As a rule-of-thumb, acrylic brushes are usable in other mediums, particularly oils, while brushes designed specifically for oil painting and watercolors are unsuitable for acrylics.
Acrylic paints dry more quickly. Acrylic paints can also be used with mediums other than canvas and paper. This has sometimes encouraged artists to work on a giant scale. For large scale works, the larger sized brushes are far less costly with synthetic fibers and bristle.
Synthetics (Nylon) are a perfect match for oil and acrylic paints. They're easier to clean than animal hair brushes. They are more durable, and they can withstand the harsh elements of acrylic paints, with less damage.
The nylon synthetic brush is a logical choice that can handle everything from detail painting to bold, sweeping strokes. Best of all, it's available in classroom packs that offer an assortment of sizes at substantial discount. Synthetic nylon is especially durable for acrylic paints and gives a smooth stroke.
TYPE OF BRUSHES BY SHAPES-Note: Click on the name of each brush type and will take you to a photo of that brush.
Bright
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE
Flat ferrule, short-length hairs, usually set in a long handle. Width and length of brush head is about equal. Useful for short, controlled strokes, and with thick or heavy color.
MEDIA
oil acrylic decorative
FIBER
sable,mongoose, bristle, badger, synthetic
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE
Flat ferrule, short-length hairs, usually set in a long handle. Width and length of brush head is about equal. Useful for short, controlled strokes, and with thick or heavy color.
MEDIA
oil acrylic decorative
FIBER
sable,mongoose, bristle, badger, synthetic
Fan
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE
Flat ferrule, spread hairs. Natural hair is more suitable for soft blending, and synthetic works well for textural effects. Useful for smoothing and blending, special effects and textures.
MEDIA
oil,acrylic,decorative
FIBER
bristle,badger,synthetic
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE
Flat ferrule, spread hairs. Natural hair is more suitable for soft blending, and synthetic works well for textural effects. Useful for smoothing and blending, special effects and textures.
MEDIA
oil,acrylic,decorative
FIBER
bristle,badger,synthetic
Filbert
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE
Thick, flat ferrule and oval-shaped medium to long hairs. Long handles. Natural hair is more suitable for blending because the hairs hold together when wet. With its soft rounded edges, the filbert is suitable for blending and figurative work.
MEDIA
oil,acrylic,decorative
FIBER
sable,mongoose,bristle,badger,synthetic
Flat
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE
Flat ferrule, square-ended, with medium to long hairs. Provides lots of color capacity and easy maneuverability. Use for bold, sweeping strokes, or on edge for fine lines. Use heavier filling for heavier paint.
MEDIA
all media
FIBER
sable,mongoose,bristle,badger,synthetic
Round
DESCRIPTION AND USAGE
Round ferrule, round or pointed tip. Useful for detail, wash, fills, and thin to thick lines. A pointed round is used for fine detail. A detailer is a pointed round with very short hair.
MEDIA
all media
FIBER
all hair synthetic
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EMELINA
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