Does size really matter? - A complete guide to brushes!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

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[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

brilliant juan. thank you.

[@DarthVZ]

Damn, Juan is casually dropping the best comprehensive brush tutorial out of the blue

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks!

[@Clewerly]

I did not know about not putting paint on a dry brush and the need to pre wet it first. I've never understood why I couldn't get decent paint flow, as per online videos, and now I've seen an instant improvement in my painting!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

NICE!

[@alternate3787]

I perked up when you mentioned the Artify brushes. I got them last year and they are still great. The dampening pad is also really nice and useful. I find them to be only a small degree above cheap dispensable make up brushes, but since they are not synthetic, they hold moisture better and deliver smoother finishes. I really like them, not bad at all

[@gangrenemccluster7680]

Something I don't see mentioned in any of these kinds of videos is: what are you doing DURING the painting process to preserve the brush? Is there a timer in your head for how often to shake the brush off in the water? How often are you going back to the water to clean off the brush, even if you aren't changing color? Do you change your water out a lot to avoid putting the brush into dirty paint water?

[@arandomlostsoul753]

These are excellent questions. For me, once I can't paint smooth, sharp lines, that means the brush is losing moisture and it's time to dunk it in water. I pour out the water at the end of every painting session. This works well for me, but I am not an expert painter and I am eager to hear how others manage it.

[@isisnmagic1812]

I love the artify drybrush set , i definitely recommend them over the expensive artis opus set.

[@jamesclarke5331]

I'm so happy you're using your dry brush on the wet pallette! I've been doing it for a while now and people call me mad! But it works. You just have to be careful its not too wet.

[@WinstonCorneilius]

I’m glad someone finally said the truth about artist opus brushes. Way overpriced and not all they’re cracked up to be. I own several and never use them. Classic hobby gouging

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

You know why people promote them ? The commission on affiliate sales is INSANELY high. So it's just money.

[@barbareusz6595]

Buying Ferrari doesn't make you a better driver

[@nomassgoer8350]

Ferrari isn’t even the best sports cars out there, but I’ll never now for sure as my money goes towards Warhammer…

[@tomentr]

My boi mentioned capillary action! 20:12 such an important thing to mention when teaching brush care. Capillary action can destroy a brush and can shoot paint into the ferrule

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

YES Biggest brush killer by far

[@Moah333]

I'll never be able to unsee these tongue action segments

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help

[@Levante6997]

Gracias Juan este video realmente me ha sido de mucha, mucha, mucha ayuda.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias

[@tychoMX]

Your sense of humour is non-pareil. Gracias Juan, y si - aprendi algunas cosas nuevas!

« I can do it because I’m a professional, but you shouldn’t » that made me laugh 😂. Seriously tho, it’s kind of sad that after all those years I just learn now that I have to wet the brush before putting it in paint. Wow. Thinking about all those poor brushes I killed in my ignorance… 😢

[@biome856]

Seeing those Broken Toad brushes makes me wish I had treated mine better! I miss their brushes so much

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Me too!

[@Hrodvitnirsson]

I learned something!!! The up and down motion!! Great video

[@fitz394]

10/10 hilarious and informative. Thank you!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@S07Tyrann]

Thank you for the Video Lord Hidalgo! even this "Boring"-Basics are so important for me as a newbie Painter! :) thank you!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help a fellow ally!

[@HNH421]

you are not a newbie - you are a suburb, painter that has, just started learning.

[@speaktome4778]

"Do synthetic brushes dream of electric sable?" 😂 I have to drop a comment just thank you for that (on top of giving us another great informative video). Well played, sir!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@n3r0n3]

yep good point not really talked about I see people many times painting forever with small brushes without realising that small brushes leave more strokes and, carrying far less paint, make it far more difficult to wet blend. The shape of the brush is also quite relevant in my opinion, flat brushes can be very useful too on occasion but they are rarely in the arsenal of miniature painters.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Very true! I might do a video on brush shapes. Should have thought about that before

[@J-Teg]

Thank you for doing this very basic tutorial.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks for watching!

[@EdHandal]

That is an absolutely god tier thumbnail. The king always delivers. Un saludo desde latinoamerica!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias guapo 😘

[@HilmarG93]

I Lol'ed twice through this video. Its hilarious!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@karlshobby9109]

Awesome video maestro. Love your work, style and personality. Best content creator out there 🏆

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks!

[@neon_necromunda]

Oh the inuendo lol 😂😂

[@Seizedfaun]

Your thumbnail have been on fire dude

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Xlaminator]

10:37 ROFL, that title killed me :) solid content, thx for posting this kind of videos!

[@MarkoSeldo]

This is sensational. Thank you!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Happy to help!

[@lilpain1997]

I see Jaun upload, I watch. Now to learn more about brush care as I have some nice brushes I am scared of using but I recently got brush care products to start. And of course to learn if size does truly matter. Love the title lol

[@terminatoruk4921]

After trying W&N series 7 and Raphael 8404 it is actually Da Vinci Maestro Series 35 gets my shout - absolutely excellent. Holds a point very well, long bristles with good snap and good body for loading with paint without being too full/wide and obscuring your view

[@kapyjmhb]

Gracias por el vídeo Juan, no te creas que es aburrido a mi me ha servido, desde que te conozco cambié de pinceles y los rafhael y Rosamary es lo mejor que he probado, muchas gracias ❤

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Gracias!!

[@Vertash]

Fantastic video , really helpful explainations

[@G_Pain]

Awesome video. Thanks for these tips. the tongue work is excellent ;)

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks 😘

[@beazin579]

I do like your drybrushes. I used the affiliate link back in the day

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@80srobot20]

Things I learned I’ve been doing wrong for the past 2 years from watching this: Storing brushes upright Not washing new brushes Not washing brushes before starting a session, dipping dry brushes into paint Using paper towels on dry brushes Poorly washing dry brushes Not cleaning brush soap off brushes before starting Buying artist opus brushes My hero ❤

[@Pantor1643]

I love brushes. I have tried most of those brands. In my experience Opus was decent but I think they have suffered from Quality Control. Last batch I received about year ago 1 out of 3 was good other ones couldn’t hold a point. Loved Broken toad so sad they left the business. Series 7 I need to buy it in person other wise is a dice roll. Same with few of the other brands. What I am using right now is Monument Hobbies brushes and they have been working great for me. Now for Dry Brushes Monument have them but I still prefer Opus. So for Dry brushing i am stuck with Opus. But as I type this. I’m ordering some of the Artify. I’m going to try them out. Thank you for the video always nice to pick the brain of people doing what you love doing.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@marceld3086]

The holy trinity of stuff i buy too much of. Brushes, Minis, and Paints.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

PREACH!

[@insertuniqueusernamehere]

My big takeaway from this is I think I need to start doing my number 3's more like a sideways M to get the lines straighter.

[@kylaxi]

We had a super nice nmm training in Zeist. Ty!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks for coming!

[@Xabierum]

Hola Juan, muy buen video. El formato largo y exhaustivo me gusta. Estaría bien que repasaras las técnicas y otros asuntos. Lo de chupar el pincel ... Tengo que mirar para otro lado, lo siento.

[@lvg2534]

Really nice video. Learned a few things and I can also recommend Rosemary & Co brushes after having tried them out on Juan's recommendation. Still wondering about a few things though. How often do you clean your water for cleaning brushes? I tend to leave mine for quite some time and while the brush gets clean just fine, sometimes by using another less dirty pot of water, does that in fact still fill up the ferrule with paint over time? Also, my brushes tend to shorten over time as well, it's not just losing the tip because of worse cohesion between the bristles, but also because the tip wears off. I believe it is normal, but it never seems to get mentioned in these kind of videos, so I'm not 100% sure.

[@benmiles00]

Raphael FTW! I bought the Artify drybrushes off Amazon for a fantastic price. Rosemary & Co postage is painful to Australia so I doubt I'll buy them again. Plus their size 1 is more like a 0 compared to my Raphael brushes.

[@rikardsandstrom]

How do you like the natural hair brushes from Vallejo (pro modeler series)?

[@alfonsotribaldo5743]

He quedado marcado por la miniatura del video que sale en KZbin. Fuera coñas, muy buen video y muy contento de haberte conocido en las Freak

[@christiansebine7316]

Buen vídeo juan, el otro día estabamos hablando de pillar un n8 para los bustos y yo voy a probar un n12 de acuarela que tengo sintético a ver qué tal 😂

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

ASI ME GUSTA!

[@christiansebine7316]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures 😁🤣🤣

[@timothywilliamson9763]

Juan, off topic question- bit how would you painted basic horses in the eavy contrast method?

[@ImpStyle1]

Muy buena pista de como hacer perfilados de arriba a abajo. Estaría bien que hicieses un video específico de highlights. Veo en muchas fotos o videos de marines como le sacan perfilados hasta en las falanges de los dedos y me parece imposible. O como tu video del shovel knight haciendo a mano alzada las vetas de los cuernos del casco, simplemente impresionante. En realidad es la clave para que queden magnificas las minis, a parte de otras técnicas claro. Es lo que peor llevo, no se si es por los pinceles que uso, o que me falta más práctica. Esto tentado de pillarme unos pinceles sintéticos que creo que son de cerdas mas duras, a ver si así perfilo mejor. Como siempre, otro magnifico vídeo maestro.

[@colinboon6612]

Buenos dias Juan. Regsrding the Rosemary & co brushes. Do you buy them from Britain and then pay the exorbitant customs and import fees to get them delivered to Spain? I am based in Slovenia and the last time i bought something from the UK it cost me 5 times as much in customs and import fees. Would love to buy through your link, but not if they're only available from Britain.

[@geertthomas]

check the nearest professional art store and ask for their homebrand Kolinsky or other brands and test them out :)

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Sadly yes. That being said the last time I checked Rosemary automatically applied the custom charges into the price so you shouldn't get any surprises.

[@WhyNot-sb9kk]

Had to give a thumbs up just for the thumbnail

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@MrFNP90]

Man this is a great video. I was wondering though, can you send some links to your favorite brush brands?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

The two main ones are in the description and pinned comment

[@MrFNP90]

Awesome! But apparently I can't import the Rosemary and Co brushes to the US which is a bummer.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

@MrFNP90 the only ones restricted are the kolinsky sable ones. You can order the series 99 no problem, same shape just red sable .

[@benmiles00]

32:00 - ooooooh yeeeeaaaah! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@diegotorresdasilva7480]

Juan si tuvieras que comprar un set de pinceles por ejemplo los de Serie 7 que en EU son mas habituales que números cogerías? 3,2 y 1?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Si, esos serían mis tres opciones

[@RAINBOWBEARMAN]

I've got a size 0 and 1. wondering if I should get a 2 or 3. or a 00

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I never use a brush smaller than a size 1 or 2 depending on the brand. Most of the things I paint are done with a size 3 or 4. Anything smaller than a 0 is useless for acrylic painting

[@RAINBOWBEARMAN]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures thanks! really appreciate it!

[@jacqueslandry2319]

Any thoughts on davinci brushes? I've heard good things

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Never used them for some reason, I'm sure they are lovely

[@bobgone7865]

great video.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@wapniak666]

Rosemary vs artis opus pricing depends where you live, for me rosemary is too expensive unless I buy like 20 at once lol

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Yeah, Brexit sucks man

[@gi1dor]

Im buying them with direct delivery from Rosemary to Singapore, it's another side of the planet, not an issue of Brexit Of course doesn't make sense for 1 brush, but totally reasonable even for 3-4

[@thomasr.1556]

Please tell me what diffuser you use for the two black lamps in the background!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Lol, wet palette paper

[@thomasr.1556]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures Thank you for this Tipp and the good brush Video!

[@E1drad_]

Storing a properly cleaned and paper towel dried brush with the bristles facing up will absolutely not cause paint to pool in the ferrule. There shouldn't be any 'dirty water' left in the bristles in the first place, but even if there is - capillary action will ensure the moisture stays exactly where it is. Gravity is nowhere near strong enough to work against capillary action with such a small amount of moisture. Hanging brushes upside down to preserve is one of those things that sounds great in theory, but has no practical impact. Just a minor gripe, but otherwise, great video!

[@ramonosuke]

I think for me the best brushes I’ve used have to be the Da Vinci Maestro Series 10, followed by Raphael 8404. But you know what’s wicked close IMO? Monument Hobby Sables that are quite cheaper in comparison. The Series 10 and Monuments can be swapped and if you want a bigger belly, go with the Raphaels. Also I tend to steer clear of anything smaller than a “0” size, no matter what I’m painting. Sadly W&N s7 was the worst brush I ever owned and returned it two days later. When your brush splits when it’s inundated with water, and ONLY water, it’s a dog-$hit brush. Also not indicative of their past quality but their QC has been very terrible lately. Fantastic video by the way, I will have to snag some of those Artify Dry Brushes

[@CA-qs5iu]

What’s the difference between a size 2 and a size 2/0 brush?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

When a size has a "/0" after is it means it's smaller than a 0. For example a 2/0 means 00, a 4/0 is 0000 Sizes go like this: ... 3, 2, 1, 0, 2/0, 3/0...

[@DareToWonder]

did you ever do a video for Asterians?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Yes I did actually

[@WarLore]

great content

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks

[@Katastrofsenap]

You are the best ~

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I KNOW!

[@Zurius]

late to the game seeing this video, would you or anyone in the comments have recommendations on where to purchase the top 3 brushes you mentioned you use in the videos? You give a really good argument about how Artis Opus is pretty much the exact same brushes you recommend, but over priced. As someone who was REALLY pondering getting the Artis brushes, any recommends here on where to purchase would be fantastic. thanks anyone who see's this!

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

You can just buy them from the Rosemary webpage if you want Rosemary brushes. Windsor and Newton and Raphael are better bought in person in an art store.

[@guillermorojo6572]

If drawing a line horizontally is difficult for humans, the Rolls Royce Coachliner position makes much more sense.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

That guy is unbelievably good, like most people can't understand how good he is.

[@darkcommission]

Ah yes, the classic punk album: "Never Mind the Bristles, Here's the Tip Painters" 😀

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

😂

[@zurmanskyplayer9058]

Siempre que puedo recomiendo tu set de pinceles secos(no que sea tuyo; si no el que promocionas) Por aqui insisto, es un set muy competente que si usas el jabon que viene, super apañado, te duran la tira, para ser marca “alternativa” entre el packaging y la duracion dudo que nadie compre un set de pinceles tan a cuenta como ese.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Estoy de acuerdo

[@Juample]

Compulsive like!

[@geertthomas]

in the background Golden Soflat "in the picture", review coming?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

I might do. They look interesting

[@Xiv2022]

Big Brush Basil Brush.

[@genghisphilip335]

Yo is that a @miniac brush coffin? That's for the real ones.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

It is indeed

[@Aisaaax]

I've been painting with Synthetics for 3 years, and I actually find it hard to switch to natural brushes. I have a couple of Raphaels and they feel too soft to me, no resistance at all. They just flatten on the miniature as soon as I touch it...

[@GeoffreyPeas]

Which synthetics do you use? I’m trying to switch from sables after going vegan and I’ve found that contrary to what Juan says there’s a big difference between cheap synthetics and more expensive ones

[@Aisaaax]

@@GeoffreyPeas I buy a pack of 60 brushes from A (can't type full name because KZbin doesn't like it). I use Tshaoun fine detail brushes. I actually don't agree that they're all the same - I bought some really crappy ones in art stores before. I also use ZKSM 9-piece detail brush set - the one that comes with 000-0 sizes, 3x each. These hold great tip and are good for fine detail. )

[@SombraEnMovimiento]

I would also love to know which ones you use. And for how long (hours) you can use them before the tip deforms. I use Escoda Perla synthetic brushes and they are pretty good. They are about €5 each, so not the cheapest ones. But after an hour or 5 of painting, the tip does not hold. I do use them for everything though, so I might want to start having dedicated ones for details and don't use those for anything else.

[@Tofukartoffel144]

Fellow vegan here, i like Forte Synthetics by Da Vinci as my "allday brushes", Colineo by them are much more expansive, so i use them on special occasions :D cheap synthetics by Amazon from China are risky, sometimes the brush tip dies quickly or they are losing hair.

[@Aisaaax]

@@GeoffreyPeas I was trying to reply but youtube keeps deleting my replies. So I can't help you. Every time I type in product name it deletes everything it seems

[@MisterZero71]

Where can I get copies of the thumbnail? 🤭

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

That's content exclusive for my Only fans

[@andrewhemsley4323]

Rosemary are my go to brushes as well. Some painters suggest using acrylic brushes to apply contrast paint and washes. What are your thoughts on this?

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

No, I use old kolinskys for that

[@Pollocop291]

Yes, It matters. Now explain me why It matters or not in brushes 😂

[@lanesteele240]

Hello juan

[@lanesteele240]

You should have kept the music playing until you put the brush in the plastic piece

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

You really get me

[@lanesteele240]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniaturesthe eye contact was weird at first but got more comfortable as time went on

[@maximem.ste-marie3578]

Yes it does, end of the video ;)

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

SPOILER ALERT

[@ThomasGallinari]

Oh boy that thumbnail 😅

[@fullrefund8812]

You realize that you caused me trauma when you mashed that brush on the pallet (held back tears).

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Trust me, it hurt me more

[@neon_necromunda]

Lets gooo. Like and subscribe

[@scr4628]

Ojalá hiciese los videos en castellano 😢😅

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Estoy trabajando en ello

[@scr4628]

​@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures ❤❤❤

[@sshim950]

: )

[@anibalelcaliban5686]

NO tienes contenido en español? Llamándote Juan Hidalgo deberías tenerlo , después nos quejamos es que no traducen nada al español pues eso.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Estoy trabajando en ello

[@louisbriane]

Tell us the truth ! The citadel artificer brush in your "old brushes box" is brand new :p

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Far from the truth! It was my favourite brush for a long time when I didn't knew better

[@spuriusligustinus4509]

All good advice especially up until you had to give in to the brain rot, disgusting and dangerous meme of brush licking. You mentioned yourself oil paints at the beginning FFS, it's not just disgusting, it's toxic (same for heavy body acrylics). I'm an adult and not a novice painter anymore but new people and/or kids watching you may take it seriously and not as a meme. Saliva is more acidic than tap water and will wear the brush but since you take care of them, store them properly and probably use a different one each time since you buy in bulk, you may not see it but it does. What this video really misses is the differences in brushes (fat belly and long bristles, small belly and short bristles, etc) and why it matters and the fact that all brands have different sizes so holding the brush in hand and comparing visually before buying is necessary to find "your" brush. Shops for artists materials are perfect for this since you can hold and compare them and ask the staff questions about the rest of the materials. Soap brush is cheaper there than "mini painter" that is overpriced (just like Artis Opus brushes lol)

[@cyan1166]

This is not meant as an insult, but the cringy/pervy humor of your videos diminishes their value to me as a viewer. I think your painting tutorials are incredible, and I've learned a lot from many videos. I just wish you'd focus solely on that instead of cheapening your videos with humor that feels very out of place. I imagine I'm in the minority here, but just sharing honest feedback as I value your talent and tutorials.

[@lilpain1997]

I would say yeah you are in the minority as a lot of channels do this in the painting space, even out of the painting space. Heck one I never thought would do it was a super professional TV/Monitor Channel called HDTVtest. He is always doing wife jokes and sex jokes throughout an otherwise very professional review. That said nothing wrong in not liking it and expressing that in the comments, after all that's what they are there for.

[@PartisanGamerDE]

I second this sentiment. Its too much at times.

[@SombraEnMovimiento]

Good call. I am not really bothered by it because I ignore it, but I agree the videos would be at least equally valuable without those jokes.

[@JuanHidalgoMiniatures]

Thanks for the feedback! Sometimes my sense of humour can be a double edge sword.

[@SombraEnMovimiento]

@@JuanHidalgoMiniatures Okay I have taken a bit more though about it. That and your reply may have catalysed an appreciation of your humor on my side.

[@AbdulAlhazred-l2l]

ALWAYS wet your brushes before touching any paints.👈

[@barbareusz6595]

'Sorry, but not sorry ar all!' 😈🫦😛🖌️👄😈😈