A question on brushes ...

[dd50]

I was wondering what 'shape' miniature brushes you guys use the most?

Do you get slanted, pointed, round ... ???

Which seem to work best when painting in very 'tight' and small areas? What about long very thin lines?

I'd just like some of the more experienced artists to share ... thanks!

Dee

[blumoon]

Hi, I have recently bought a few miniature brushes. I think my favorites are the extra long liner, script, comb, spotter, and shader. :D

[Artguy29]

I'd go with a very, very small script liner. They will work for tight spaces and long, thin lines. The key word here is small :D .

Dave

[PMurphy42]

BluMoon....they make brushes specifically for minis? I'll have to check them out.

I read somewhere recently that one mini artist uses a cat wisker to paint with. Maybe I could make a little money with my 3 cats. :D :D

Here kitty, kitty. :evil: :evil:

[dd50]

BluMoon....they make brushes specifically for minis? I'll have to check them out.

I read somewhere recently that one mini artist uses a cat wisker to paint with. Maybe I could make a little money with my 3 cats. :D :D

Here kitty, kitty. :evil: :evil:


I just made a clay cat for my sister (for Christmas) and I had her send me HER cat's whiskers (that she found on the rug), and I used them in the clay cat. :D

It came out adorable, and VERY personalized. LOL!!

Dee

[dd50]

Hi, I have recently bought a few miniature brushes. I think my favorites are the extra long liner, script, comb, spotter, and shader. :D




Blumoon,

Thanks! Could you tell me what a 'comb' and 'spotter' are? I'm just beginning to really pay attention to what brushes I use. :D

Thanks,
Dee

[dd50]

I'd go with a very, very small script liner. They will work for tight spaces and long, thin lines. The key word here is small :D .

Dave

Thanks Dave, I'll look for that next trip into the art store. :)

Dee

[Minibrush]

Here is a great supplier of miniature brushes. They have the best selection I've ever seen.

http://miniartsupply.biz/

Even better, they have an online, illustrated catalog, where one can view all of the different brushes; sizes and styles.

Minibrush

[dd50]

Here is a great supplier of miniature brushes. They have the best selection I've ever seen.

http://miniartsupply.biz/

Even better, they have an online, illustrated catalog, where one can view all of the different brushes; sizes and styles.

Minibrush


COOL ... thank you Minibrush! :D

Dee

[blumoon]

PMurphy42: LOL. Yes, I have been trying to figure out how I could get mine to earn their keep. LOL. If only I had had canvas handy when one of mine decided to jump onto my sta-wet palette, and track red paint across the beige carpet.http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/17-Jan-2005/38069-kittyprintsGot it out with my trusty Masters hand soap.
Dee: The comb is slightly on an angle and it has the texture of a cat's tongue brush, and goes to a bit of a point at the tip.
The spotter is amazing for doing foiliage. It is exactly what it says . . . for spotting.
You kitty sculpture sounds cute. Is that kitty voodoo?
PMurphy42: I have an extra long liner(mini) which is like a cat's whisker. I love it.
Minibrush: Great miniature link.

[wayfarer]

This may seem obvious, but when I did purchase mini brushes, it made a world of difference. Much easier to paint. I use a spotter and small script line too. I use the Taklon brushes, so I could get more precision with a stiffer brush to get my paint to go wher I want it to go.

Chris

[dd50]

This may seem obvious, but when I did purchase mini brushes, it made a world of difference. Much easier to paint. I use a spotter and small script line too. I use the Taklon brushes, so I could get more precision with a stiffer brush to get my paint to go wher I want it to go.

Chris

Hi Chris,

Yeah see ... that's what I want, a stiffer brush (not REAL stiff) that will HOLD it's bristles where they're suppose to be! LOL!! So, is that the Taklon way? Is that brand noted for that?

I'll look for them at the art store where I shop ...

Thanks so much!
Dee

[wayfarer]

Because they're synthetic. I don't recall if it is part or all synthetic, but every brush I own of that type hold their shape well. They don't hold a lot of water, but they have a nice point. They have the orangish-colored bristles.

Chris

[Asterea]

I use just smaller sizes of Kolinsky sable. They hold a lot of pigment oils or water color , and keep thier point.