Last week we talked about pallet boards! I shared with you how we came up with the idea and how you could make your own! This week we are going to talk about another one of my top questions that I get asked…What are my favorite paintbrushes?!
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When people first start painting on their own the #1 question is…did you guess it?
"What brushes do you use?"
Every artist has their favorite. I’m no different. You will probably get a different answer from everyone but I’m going to share with you what my favorite paint brushes are and why I love them!
First, I want to start off with what I began using when I first starting teaching local classes. I had very little upfront money to invest so I had to find something affordable but versatile.
I knew I did not want natural hair for my paintbrushes. There are a few reasons for that. First, I don’t think they hold their shape as well as synthetic. Secondly I don’t care for the way they leave the brush strokes.
Quick Start for Beginners
The Artist’s Loft Synthetic Brushes are what I recommend starting with if you are new to painting or if you were looking for a good brush set for kids to use also.
These are super affordable and work great! I have used mine for hundreds of paint nights before having to replace them.
They only cost six dollars for 10 brushes. Of course, you can get them on sale depending on the deals Michaels is having that week!
I’m always discovering and playing around with new brushes and tools and I’m sure I’ll update my collection at some point! This gives you a good place to start. You do not have to spend a ton of money on expensive brushes to be able to create beautiful art.