What is the best brand of paint brushes for use with acrylics?

Answer 1

You don't really need expensive brushes, but I have a few suggestions.

While painting large areas (or for applying gesso) I use the cheaper brushes. Any cheap brush will work as long as the bristles don't leave unwanted streaks on the canvas.

For details what is important is how well the brush holds it's 'point'. If it doesn't hold it's point when wet you won't get good results with your details. I'm talking about the 00 through 6 size brushes. You usually have to pay a little more for these brushes. But you can test these brushes at the store yourself (while a clerk isn't watching) by wetting the brush with your lips and twisting it to a point, then running the brush across a counter top. If it maintains it's point with light pressure it should do just fine.

And you don't need a cleaner with acrylic paint. Acrylic paint is water based and can be cleaned with warm water. What I do is keep several small jars of water nearby when I'm painting.

Answer 2

I've been painting for about 7 years and I would recommend Donna Dewberry's brushes. They hold up breat and are very reasonable. I don't feel it's nec. to spend ten dollars to get a good brush. Try, www.plaidonline.com sells the brushes for a price close to craft store prices. You can also get them at Michael's, Pat Catan's and JoAnn Fabrics.

Make sure you clean them with a decent brush cleaner after each use, and not household detergent or bar soap, it makes a huge difference. If you don't use a regular paint brush cleaner your bristles will become ruined in a very short period of time.

Answer 3

Try some white taklon brushes. My favorite brand is the Connoisseur long handles, especially the brights and filberts. You get great control with them. good luck!!

Answer 4

its not the brand that counts its the legth of the bristles and the quality. the longer and softer the better.