What's This Brush For? 12 Common Brushes Demystified!

What's This Brush For? 12 Common Brushes Demystified! 11/29/16 Brushes are back in stock!

In this video you will learn many ways to use the following brushes:

Round Brush
Liner Brush
Spotter Brush
Dagger Brush
Angle Brush
Flat Brush
Bright Brush
Fan Blender
Rake Brush
Deerfoot Stippler
Filbert/Oval Wash
Cat's Tongue

I will demonstrate brush techniques with all of the brushes using watercolor paint and explain which brushes are better for other mediums and what characteristics you would want in a brush for each medium. The brushes I ma using a synthetic taklon but you can apply these techniques to brushes in any fiber you like.

Let me know if you have question in the comments below:)

What's This Brush For? 12 Common Brushes Demystified!

Credits:
Video production and Craft ideas: Lindsay Weirich
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Follow along and have fun!

[brightpurpleviking]

The thing I love about your videos is that you truly know your stuff, and you demystify the supplies and the processes which makes me feel less intimidated to try anything! I've been an artist and taught specific mediums on and off for twenty five years and it isn't often you find an artist who isn't so full of themselves that they scare off their audience. Keep up the good work!

[susierisk]

You've done it again--answered so many of my questions about brushes. Not only do I learn from your videos, I also learn from your answers to different comments. Thank you for a very  thorough and informative video.

[sharonsheffield]

Thanks Lindsey, for showing how to use the different brushes. I am a beginner and can now see why some of my projects don't turn out as well as I would like. Using the right brush certainly does make a difference . this has helped me so much. Thank you for sharing your art talents.

[Tennishead]

The way Fabart has designed these travel brushes is simply genius.

[barbaraschierloh]

Boy did I need this video! I'm just getting into painting and this demistified brushes. I'm sure to watch this over and over. Thank you, Lindsay for doing these videos. I always learn a lot

[pkiser]

I ordered this set of brushes, can't wait to get it. I lots and lots of brushes because I have a ceramic shop but these brushes will be only used by ME. Hands off everyone, these are mine.

[debbiespringer]

You're such a great teacher. I love that you explain your tips and tricks, and the "whys".❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[bevroberts]

Positively fabulous video, Lindsay! Don't have much time today to play with paints, but tomorrow I will gather up my brushes and follow along...so much good information here. I count you as a blessing and a Joy!

[brendacollinsdeeks]

Thanks Lindsay-it's so helpful to get a clear explanation of the basic tools and what they are used for.

[burnylowe-miller]

Thank you, thank you so much. I am really glad to learn what the different brushes are for. I am learning watercolor and had only the round brush and was trying to do everything with one brush. So I will save this video to learn and practice on.

[carried]

I really appreciate this tutorial! I am very new to painting, and have been stuck a bit and not sure why. I've learned about loading the brushes a lot in this video and using the correct brush for the subject I'm painting. You also have peaked my interest in watercolors-I had never been interested in them before but honestly, it was because I didn't know how to paint with them. Thank you for your tutorials! :)

[Linda-qqmg]

I just found this tutorial today! You explained the various brushes and their uses so well! I enjoyed learning new ways to use my brushes! Thank you for another wonderful video.

[lauramurphy]

I want to thank you so much for doing this video. I am so much more knowledgeable about the different brushes now. I have been inspired to experiment with my brushes and practice my watercoloring techniques.

[TheGardenKitten]

this is a great way to travel with brushes. I like the multi brush heads.

[Coloryourheartout]

Another excellent video. I learn so much from you I just received the phoenix 48 watercolor paints and a watercolor journal. Now I need more brushes so this video was extremely helpful. Can’t thank you enough for recommending the book all you need to know about watercolor I was lucky enough to find a used copy on Amazon for $8.00. I look forward to all your videos you brighten my day.

[nickimontie]

This video was in the recommended list while I was watching your previous video. This is another great tutorial!l I watched your video about burning out with card marking. I totally agree, but I would love to see you do these kinds of videos for all different topics. While I really enjoy seeing the creativity of your cards, I think advice on different techniques would fill a niche here on YouTube. Again thank you for your generous sharing and Happy Holidays!!♡

[maryyoungblood]

In acrylics you can use the fan for everything including pine trees, waterfalls, grasses. I hardly ever use mine for blending.

[veaudor]

THAT'S the best demo I've ever seen of a controlled wash. Thank you!!

[kimberly-kreates]

Love these tutorials! Some very very clever ideas. She thinks out of the box I love this- Great travel ideas too🥰

[jaspermartin]

It's interesting to me how I need periodic reminders of just the basics. (sad too but not gonna dwell on that.) Was motivated to watch this because lately I've been curious about the purpose of the flat angled brush. Re-learned some other things in process, THANKS Lindsay!! 💖💖💖