Collection: Buying brushes and paintbrushes

Good brushes and paintbrushes make a big difference to your painting results. Whether you work with acrylic paint, watercolor paint, gouache, craft paint, or mixed media: the right brush helps you apply paint better, work out details more accurately, and paint larger areas evenly.

In this collection, you'll find various types of brushes and paintbrushes for creative projects, paintings, hobby work, cards, illustrations, and decoration. Choose from round brushes, flat brushes, fine detail brushes, watercolor brushes, foam brushes, calligraphy brushes, and complete brush sets.

Which brush or paintbrush do you need?

Which brush you need depends on your type of paint, technique, and surface. For fine lines and details, use a thin round brush or detail brush. For larger areas, backgrounds, and crisp edges, a flat brush is useful. Are you working with watercolor paint? Then soft brushes with good water absorption are important.

For beginners, a brush set is often the best choice. This gives you several shapes and sizes immediately, so you can discover which brush best suits your painting style.

Round brushes

Round brushes are suitable for lines, details, small areas, and fluid brushstrokes. The tip allows for precise work, while slightly more pressure also creates wider lines. Round brushes are popular for acrylic paint, watercolor paint, gouache, and illustration work.

Flat brushes

Flat brushes are used for larger areas, backgrounds, straight lines, and even layers. They are useful for canvas, wood, cardboard, and other creative surfaces. Flat brushes are also suitable for evenly distributing paint or painting crisp edges.

Detail brushes

Detail brushes have a fine tip and are ideal for precision work. Think of small accents, miniatures, highlights, letters, thin lines, and fine patterns. For paintings, cards, and decorative projects, detail brushes are indispensable.

Watercolor brushes

Watercolor brushes are designed to hold water and pigment well. This allows you to create fluid transitions, transparent layers, and soft effects. They are especially suitable for watercolor paint, illustrations, cards, and sketchbooks.

Foam brushes and craft brushes

Foam brushes, also known as foam applicators, are useful for hobby projects, decoration, varnish, and large, even surfaces. They leave few brushstrokes and are easy to use. This makes them popular for wood, MDF, cardboard, and DIY projects.

Brushes and paintbrushes for beginners

Just starting to paint? Then a set with multiple brushes is often the smartest choice. A good basic set consists of a few round brushes, flat brushes, and fine detail brushes. With these, you can practice almost all basic techniques, from large color blocks to small details.

Do you primarily work with acrylic paint or craft paint? Then choose slightly sturdier brushes. Do you work with watercolor paint? Then choose softer brushes that absorb water well.

Cleaning and maintaining brushes

Clean your brushes immediately after use. For acrylic paint and craft paint, you can usually clean the brushes with water as long as the paint is still wet. Do not let paint dry in the bristles, as this can harden the brush and cause it to lose its shape.

Rinse the brush well, reshape the bristles, and let the brush dry flat or with the bristles facing up. This will keep your brushes looking good longer and allow you to use them more often.

Order brushes and paintbrushes online

At Online Painting, you can easily order brushes and paintbrushes for various painting techniques. Whether you are looking for a complete brush set, fine detail brushes, flat brushes, watercolor brushes, or craft brushes: in this collection, you will find practical options for beginners, hobbyists, and creative makers.

Browse the assortment and choose the brushes and paintbrushes that suit your type of paint, surface, and painting style.