The unofficial manual for every watercolor brush

Today's video is an introduction to paintbrushes. So if you've ever been confused about the different sizes, shapes, styles of brushes and what kind of brush to pick up for your next watercolor (or just about any) painting project, this video is for you! I'll talk about paintbrush basics, such as natural vs synthetic, long handle vs short handle, different applications and even a demo of the different marks and strokes you can get out of these different paint brushes. So if you're beginner starting your art journey, or even an advanced painter looking to brush up on your basics, grab a hot cup of your favorite beverage and join me for this video!
Xo,
Margot
VIDEOS TO GET STARTED
Getting Started with Watercolors :
My Watercolor Supplies Video : • Watercolor Supplies fo...
My Ultimate Palette Setup : • The ULTIMATE Watercolo...
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TIME STAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:40 Long Handle v Short Handle Paintbrushes
03:27 Natural Brushes vs Synthetic PaintBrushes
07:50 Brush Shapes
13:27 Flat Brushes Demo
19:01 Round Brushes Demo
20:14 Round Brushes Demo
00:28 Outro
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SUPPLIES LIST
-- Paper --
Stonehenge Aqua Cold Press : bit.ly/3HLsGHr
-- Paint --
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor : bit.ly/3eDYyAK
Daniel Smith Professional Watercolor : bit.ly/3OCbNRK
-- Brushes --
Princeton Aqua Elite : bit.ly/3I17Nsd
-- Palettes --
Holbein Aluminium Palette: bit.ly/3eEozQ8
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Website : pointebrushnyc.com/
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ABOUT ME
Hi! My name is Margot and I am a professional artist and graphic designer. My parents like to joke that I was born with a paintbrush in hand. I started my career after graduating from the renown Parsons School of Design in New York City and spent over 15 years creating and designing for many of the world's top Fortune 500 brands and companies. My painting journey started as a side project and a creative outlet for me to step away from the computer, go back to my "roots" in fine art and to hone my skills as an illustrator and painter. I started posting some of my work on instagram and the rest is history. My work is inspired by all the things that I am passionate about. Ballet, travel, graphic design, color and finding a world of beauty in all facets of everyday life. I hope you'll join me in this KZbin journey as I take you through all the tips, tricks and trade secrets I've gathered throughout the years. I hope I can teach you some of what I know, help you discover your creative voice and I hope you enjoy this Channel!
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[@E4Alabbasy]

Thank you so much 😍😍😍 I actually needed some of these brushes but thought that I can do all kind of things with just a round brush if practiced hard enough 😅

[@Pointebrush]

I hear you!! While you *could* just do it all with one brush, sometimes it’s about working smarter instead of harder and just saving yourself some time with the right tools 😉

[@hannahthufvesson]

@@Pointebrush I love that advice!

[@kristinebooden6235]

Wow Margot, I was just reading comments on one of your videos; and I saw where someone asked for this video and here it is!!! I think it's so wonderful how you respond to your community! Thank you for sharing all your talents and sincerely being engaged with your viewers me included.😊❤

[@Rockymtnbloom]

There are a couple brushes I frequently use that were not mentioned. Once a person is comfortable with the basics, perhaps investigate and give these a try: quill, dagger (1/4 or 3/8), reservoir (a specialty type of liner), hake (for wetting large areas evenly) and scrubber (for removing or softening).

[@stacys447]

I am not a super beginner, but I found this video helpful. Your perspective and demonstration was very clear! Thank you!

[@Pointebrush]

Oh I’m so glad!! Thanks for joining me and watching! ❤️

[@muireannin09]

My favorite channel as a beginner artist trying my hand at watercolor. Absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your ballerinas! 🩰

[@eleniantoniou8287]

I have been painting, now becoming professional. Love how you explain and show brush techniques. I have adhd and watched it till the end, thats a gold star for you! 🌟Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙌❤️ subscribed

[@996917]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@nancyheath1154]

Your teaching style is amazing

[@awatercolourist]

Thank you so much for the information that you provided 🙂. For those interested, a serrated flat brush is also known as a comb or a comber brush because of how they look when wet. I think if you have a comb/comber brush then there is probably no need to get a fan brush, unless, of course, you have a very specific use that only a fan can fulfil.

[@Pointebrush]

Oooh I didn't know that! Thank you for the tip! And yes, I agree, unless you need another eraser "broom", you don't need more than one lol!

[@awatercolourist]

@@Pointebrush Broom 😂😂. I love that!

[@JordanHunter333]

Wonderful overview. Especially love the demo of each brush and its range of effects. Thank you so much!

[@kathlynsteinman3599]

I just recently heard about a needlepoint brush. I'd never heard of one of those, or a few of the ones you demonstrated. It's fun to learn about all of the different types of brushes. Thank you.

[@claudiaypaz]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you.

[@leeannsolice7473]

So helpful and logical. Love the validation that synthetic brushes have come into their own value with a cruelty-free product with no significant effect on quality. I've been kinda cringing about the poor little squirrels and sables.

[@artemisceleste]

Fantastic video. An invaluable resource for this beginner.

[@nectarina3891]

Thank you so much Margot! seeing the demonstration really helped me understand how different brushes help you get different effects! I think this will help me so much while painting :)

[@Pointebrush]

I’m so happy it helped you! Hopefully it makes the whole brush picking endeavor less stressful and more straightforward 😉

[@bllewis52]

Sweeping with the fan brush... fun imagery.

[@deetee5156]

Great video. Just getting back into my watercolour I bought Escoda reserve Kalinskiy tajmyr travel brushes and full length brushes back in 2000 1617 and boy has the Pryce increased. Glad I bought it when I did.

[@jacksoncenterforthearts626]

Nice reference for what brush might work best. Thanks.

[@patd.3836]

This is a nice and useful video and Thank you.

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Margot, thank you for sharing this basic information on brushes with us. I once went to a workshop for watercolors and the instructor had only 1 brush for the class requirements. Yep a number 12 wide belly brush! I know synthetic brushes have come so far in just the last 15 years! There are several brands but the Mimik brand has several excellent quality lines. I have become a fan of the Princeton Aqua Elite series. I even got my uncle who swore he would never be “fooled” by a synthetic brush! He spent a lot of money on those Kolinsky brushes! I tested him with the Mimik Kolinsky synthetic and he could not say which brush was synthetic or natural hair! Yes I did sand the lettering off before letting him handle them. I have not used all of your brushes in paintings in my career but I have worked in most mediums and I found this video very well done. Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge of brushes with us.

[@roselynbaruch3697]

Margot thank you for clarity on basic brushes well explained.

[@AnneWilkynson]

Excellent tutorial, it was simple, succinct with so much information!! Thank you! Brushes and their nuances have always been very difficult to figure out while learning! ✌💜🇨🇦

[@vikaphotography]

I looooove aqua elite 🤩🤩 their long round brushes are my absolute favorite

[@DoubleRainbows-fp6ih]

Thank you so much Brilliant teaching style you have. 👏

[@Pointebrush]

That means so much to me! Thank you! 🙏🙏

[@violinzeta]

Thank you! It took me so long to figure out how to consistently get loose tree foliage and was confused why I couldn’t get it with a round brush unless I made my paint very watery. I thought there was something wrong with me! (There might still be 😅) 27:20 makes a very nice cheat sheet

[@judythnelson5365]

This was extremely helpful and I am going to be using more of my brushes from now on. Thanks so much!

[@Pointebrush]

Hi Judyth and welcome! Glad it was helpful and gives you a fresh perspective on your brushes 🙂

[@jordanhampton342]

Thanks for making such a useful video.

[@Pointebrush]

You’re so welcome, Jordan! Xo!

[@dezzydezi]

Super helpful video

[@Pointebrush]

Aww that makes me happy to hear! Thank you!!

[@cslattfri]

Very good description of all the brushes. I like the second to last of the rounds. It looks like a Princeton Select (blue). It's a short round brush and looks like something I need. Do you know what size it is?

[@eleniantoniou8287]

I meant to say … I have been painting for many years 😬!

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

Great video Margot 😊 I don’t use animal based brushes no matter how good they may be. (Animal cruelty) Princeton brushes I hear are the best synthetic brushes.

[@Pointebrush]

Thank you! And I agree that Princeton has some of the best ones (and they're very economical too!)

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

@@Pointebrush that’s brilliant to know as I’m about to purchase my first number 8 one 😊

[@Rockymtnbloom]

Could you explain the diffrrence in use of these flat brushes: bright, shader and one-stroke (which appears to be longer bristles than most flats).

[@user-eb5qe4ug7f]

What do you do if one of your round brushes curls at the tip and you always let it lay flat while drying?

[@patriciatolliver4057]

Patty-what are the cat's tongue and deer foot brushes used for? I hear people reference them, but I have been unable to find them in the art store.

[@Jaline_on_YouTube]

A cat's tongue brush is another flat brush variation. It is like a slanted brush but the "slant" is on both sides. It really shines when used for painting flowers - depending on the desired petal shape, the flowers practically paint themselves. A deer foot brush is generally stiffer. It is a variation of the round brush but has a rounded, flat top. It is usually used for stippling effects but it also works great for foliage on trees, etc. Again, neither of these brushes are vital, but they are fun to try out. It is not likely that either of these brushes would be used for an entire painting. When I got mine a year or so ago, I bought them from Amazon because my local Michael's (our only art store in our small city) did not have them, either.

[@patriciatolliver4057]

@JBKayle thank you. T g st was very helpful. I now have a cat's tongue. I'm going to practice with it and see how the petals turn out.

[@Jaline_on_YouTube]

@@patriciatolliver4057 I am happy that you found the information helpful! Have fun with your new brush - it has helped me a lot, both for creating flowers and (maybe more importantly) in inspiring me to experiment and explore. :)

[@ClaudiaDolfi]

Thank you Margot! What brand and model is that rounded tip round brush? I can only seem to find pointed ones.

[@awatercolourist]

First!

[@hannahthufvesson]

Fancy meeting you here..! 🥰

[@awatercolourist]

@@hannahthufvesson Hi 👋🏼 Hannah! So nice to see you here 🙂

[@hannahthufvesson]

@@awatercolourist So nice to see you too! ☺️

[@awatercolourist]

@@hannahthufvesson Thanks! Always nice to see you too around KZbin 🙂

[@hannahthufvesson]

@@awatercolourist I feel the same! It puts a smile on my face every time! ☺️

[@claireleblancfoster8010]

No real animal hair, re. reference to fur coats, sable, squirrel ...😮 no animals tortured and beaten to death for art for me, thanks... just unsubscribed. But thanks for the videos anyway.

[@Pointebrush]

4:41 I said synthetics are so good you don’t need animal hair brushes or animal cruelty to get a good brush. I’m fine with you unsubscribing but just wanted to set the record straight as it relates to the content of my video.

[@siriusblack4245]

Selective hearing... she was just explaining the TYPES of brushes and their qualities -_-