Guide to Watercolor Brushes for Beginners - Which Brushes Do You Need to get started painting

[@lauramurison]

Thank you. Just what I needed to get started.

[@EnjoyDrawingwithMary]

Thank you Diane for sharing this expirience with using different brushes... I'm still searching what would be best for my watercolor art... I have many different ones and I use only a few... and I know that some would sat that it's not proffessional but I love those watercolor brushes that you can fill water in it - they are so useful for big surfaces so your paint doesn't dry to quickly... have a wonderful day! 💖😊 Marija

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much Marija! Sorry for not replying sooner, but here I am! I haven't tried those water brushes yet, but I must get hold of one and have a go. Nothing unprofessional about them - I suppose a toothbrush could be called unprofessional too but I don't see why! I use a very few brushes too, only my rounds really of different sizes. You don't need much else! Happy painting!

[@eileenpeat2259]

Thank you great brush information for the beginner.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much!

[@wimjanssen2181]

My 8th watched/commented video to please you tube haha. I watched it already a time ago but did it again just for supporting. Have a nice day. Wim

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks again! You win the prize Wim for the most dedicated viewer! Thanks so much for your support, sending love to you!

[@adelagonzalez8]

Thank you its a good information!

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much!

[@Wildflowerafternoons]

Good info. Thank you.

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Thanks so much!

[@L0U1SE]

Are the flat brushes also what you would use for acrylic paints?

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Some acrylic brushes are suitable for watercolor, if they are soft enough. But general watercolor flats are slightly softer than acrylic flats.

[@anni50ful]

I'm after some brushes that are pointed but also snap back to a point, hard to find .

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

I know a lot of people use Princeton brushes although I haven't yet tried them. There is the inexpensive Princeton Snap watercolor brush which might serve your purpose, or they have the more expensive Neptune and Heritage. I have heard the Escoda Versatil, also highly recommended - here's a link amzn.to/3hKbE40

[@SallyDeBoard]

What brand was the French rigger brush?

[@DianeAntoneStudio]

Hi Sally, it came from Great Art and it’s a “Leonard” brush, Aquarellys line model 972PS Hope that helps.