Brushes & Painting Tools

Brushes & Painting Tools

Gesso & varnish brushes: We’re proud to be every artist’s one stop shop for all things art and craft. With affordable prices and a wide offering of quality brands like Neef, Princeton, Mont Marte, our range of paint brushes are second to none. Plus, you can get same day dispatch and free shipping when you spend over $100!

Types of art paint brushes

Watercolour brushes: bring your creative vision to life with watercolour brushes! You can opt for a watercolour brush made from kolinsky sable, taklon and squirrel hair to the highest quality synthetic. Some of our favourite brands:

• Princeton Neptune 
• Princeton Aqua Elite
• Princeton Velvet Touch

Gesso & varnish brushes: prime or paint large surface areas with our collection of gesso and varnish brushes. With different bristle lengths and widths, you’re sure to find the perfect brush for your next project. Some of our favourite brands:

• Princeton
• Mont Marte
• Neef

Acrylic & oil brushes: designed for acrylic and oil paints, these brushes come in all shapes and sizes. No matter your art style, you’ll be able to find the perfect brush. Some of our favourite brands:
 

• Princeton Select
• Princeton Catalyst 
• Princeton Aspen

Palette knives & wedges: create unique shapes in your art with our range of palette knives and wedges. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, you have the freedom to experiment! Some of our favourite brands:

• Mont Marte 
• Rgm
• Princeton Catalyst 

Sponge & foam brushes: whether you need foam rollers, sponges or foam brushes, we’ve got you covered. Choose from a range of sizes and enjoy the versatility of these artist brushes!

It’s time to get painting! Shop Art to Art’s range of art paint brushes online and get free shipping when you spend over $100. For all your art supply needs, you can’t go past Art to Art.

 
FAQ

What are the three types of paint brushes?

The three main types of brushes are:
 

• Acrylic brushes
• Watercolour brushes
• Oil paint brushes

However, there are also varnish brushes and foam brushes.

What paint brushes do professionals use?

Price is usually the best indicator when selecting a professional brush, but generally speaking most of our individual brushes are professional range and the more affordable options come in packs.

What are the best paint brushes to buy?

Buy the best you can afford, as a good brush makes a huge difference!

What type of brush should I use for painting?

The brush you should use depends on the artwork you’re creating and the effect you’re after! If you’re doing a watercolour, oil or acrylic painting, you’ll need to choose a brush that works best for that paint. Generally speaking, the thicker the paint the stiffer the brush, which means thinner paints will need a softer brush. This is no hard rule, but it’s a good guide.

Likewise, if you’re after big brushstrokes, opt for a brush with large bristles. To create finer details, you’ll need smaller bristles.