Sue Gait ; How to use different brushes and their names

I was asked to do this video so I hope you enjoy. This is a long video covering the names and uses for different types of brushes. We are covering the following brushes and in this order, so you could skip want you don't want to see.
Flats
Filbert
Angle
Dagger
Round
Foliage
Rake
Mop
Shader with a cure on one end.

[@nicholievans4703]

I have just starting painting at 74. I have watched three other videos this afternoon and found yours the most helpful. I like that you admit when something is not to your liking, showing how to fix it and tell us not to worry. I hope the person who wrote the negative comment has learned not to sweat the little things after the last year and a half we have had. It is so important to BE KIND. Our country needs to heal. Thank you.

[@akankshasoni9730]

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[@suegaitartist7166]

Thank you so much

[@reginaldforthright805]

Thanks Nicholi but rudeness is just as important as kindness. Everything in the universe is always in balance.

[@suegaitartist7166]

@@reginaldforthright805 Rudenessis never important

[@rockymtgal8]

Me as well @60

[@elizabethmolchany6787]

Sue, I have watched literally hundreds of videos on how to paint for beginners, how to brush, stroke, how to paint roses, wildflowers, buildings, etc., but not a single one comes close to being as careful and as detailed as you are in this video teaching about the kinds of brushes and how to use each one. You are unquestionably the best instructor I have seen on this issue. Furthermore , I like everything about your approach: Closeup so that we can actually see how you load your brush, how you hold, move, and direct your brush. There is no waste of time, no self-adulation. I will be looking for other videos by you regardless of the claims of others about their talents. No good to me in my efforts to learn unless their teaching is effective. Your instructions are superior. Thank you.

[@suegaitartist7166]

Wow such kind words thank you

[@monganrallis]

Sue - you are the BEST teacher I have come across on KZbin hands down! Thank you for the time and effort you have put into teaching others how to paint!! I am so excited that I found you on here! :-)

[@suegaitartist7166]

You are most welcome

[@lahaza6515]

I am SO glad that you don't have music, bells & whistles! Infinitely better & more concentrated straight & to the point like this. For the first time I think I was actually able to fully ingest & retain the info due to lack of distraction. Thanks!

[@discombobulatedfishbowl7548]

I just bought a large variety of brushes, and I'm new to all this. This is THE MOST informative video I've come across. Thank you so much!

[@suegaitartist7166]

Thanks for the kind words

[@elidao2591]

THANK YOU!!!!!!! Your video its exactly what I have been looking for. Brushes and strokes its the best teachings I have found so far.

[@carolsmusic928]

Sue, I truly appreciated this video, it answered my question on brushes. I am a self-taught artist. Thank you!!

[@suegaitartist7166]

glad you liked it

[@prernadua1152]

Wow I've been watching a lot of tutorials about painting and none go into such technical details. Thank you so much for sharing your craft with us! It feels like I took a masterclass

[@suegaitartist7166]

Thanks for the kind words. I remember when I started I was like a fish out of water. That is why I did this video.

[@ElBeeEss]

Phenomenal! A wonderful and eye-opening demonstration, thank you so much! x

[@suegaitartist7166]

To everyone that has watched. DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND LOVE WHAT YOU DO. Keep painting everyone things improve over time, you'll see

[@annequinn4208]

Thank you so much. I went to art college in Uk over 30yrs ago and nobody showed us how to use brushes. Gave up art and am now returning to it. Very good informative teaching. Thanks for sharing.

[@lorrainefergusson958]

Omygosh!!! I am in my 60's now and have owned and used all of these brushes improperly. I took oil painting lessons for over 25 years and never knew this. You are an excellent teacher as well. If there were awards for teaching videos I would put you in the first place. I haven't been excited to paint in a long time. Thank you. Oh... and do not listen to anyone with a negative comment. I painted on the wrap-around skirts that were popular in the 1980s. this would have saved me a lot of frustration and grief.

[@suegaitartist7166]

Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@margehaiduc9096]

That's crazy, people tell me to take Art classes . I could, I just don't want to be told how to do something. LOL. I'll learn on my own. .😂❤

[@Linda-kh6rl]

SUE YOU OR SO OUTSTANDING AN EXPLANING YOUR ARTWORK WITH BRUSHES AN I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS IN ANY WEBSITE . THANKS FOR YOUR DEMOS. IAM 55 years old and painted all my life. An i have learned so much FROM YOU.❤😊

[@gonzo8657]

Sue, thank you for the time you’ve spent making these videos for people wanting to learn. I’ve spent a good bit of time struggling to make some simple shapes and you’ve helped exponentially in my painting journey

[@suegaitartist7166]

You are most welcome

[@sheilad83]

OMG!!! WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?? LOL! I'VE HAD THE DONNA DEWBERRY ONE STROKE KIT BASICALLY, FOR YEARS. NOW I FINALLY KNOW HOW TO USE ALL THESE BRUSHES. I AM SO GRATEFUL, YOU TOTALLY INSPIRED ME TODAY!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@suegaitartist7166]

You are so welcome. I started out in One Stroke and am self taught. I went on the being a certifying instructor, but now I do my own thing

[@rudykammermeier8227]

This is an excellent tutorial on brushes and how to use them. I’ve been painting for decades, and I learned something new today. I’m excited to try out these new techniques. Thank you.

[@lorehines190]

Hi Sue, thank you so much for your well demonstrated and explained paint brush types and techniques!! I love this video!

[@TWC_BullDog]

Hi I am so enjoying your training videos, please do more painting and mixing and use of paint and how to use paint mediums to keep your paint wet etc, I am jsut starting out on my painting journey and find your acrylic painting tutorials massively educational, please, please make more videos..

[@patriciashoemaker8875]

Sue, you had explained way much better on how to do strokes than anyone else I’ve seen. Thank you!!!!

[@tab5324]

I’m new to painting, but I’m so glad I found you. Everyone explains things differently, just as we all learn differently, but I find your way of explaining brush strokes so, so helpful. Thank you!

[@nelblaze7656]

By far the most insightful videos ive watched

[@wonderfullycreated7883]

This is great! Your an amazing teacher!!!! I really appreciate you for taking the time to do this! The best on KZbin hands down!

[@annaparet8063]

Agree with the rest of their positive comments❤ your technics are extremely helpful. Thank you so much!🎉

[@SuperSonofjack]

Sue, you make things look very easy but it takes a lot of practice. Thank you for sharing and I am doing alot of practicing.

[@dalebrown4595]

Thank you for this informative video. I'm 73 and just started painting. This video about the brushes is very helpful.

[@SuperSonofjack]

Your videos are the most informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@jessrexxo1621]

I honestly love this video, I know absolutely NOTHING about painting, brushes, paint ANYTHING LOL and this has filled me with so many tips and knowledge, I just can’t thank you enough for how informative your video is, please PLEASE keep making them ❤️

[@suegaitartist7166]

Welcome

[@esat189]

Thank you for your lovely lessons and NO music

[@isabelleyton3960]

This is a very good class, because a a beginners we needs to know every thing about. Thank so much!!!

[@itsyourgrace2555]

This video is 6 years ago and yet I find it very helpful among other tutorials that I have watched❤ thank you very much❤

[@ZYosef-sd7wu]

You are a great teacher. I am a beginner in acrylic painting (many years I used to paint watercolor, but I was a novice). After 35 years of teaching at a University, now I want to try on acrylic as my retirement activity. I like your video, since it gives me the basics about painting and the use of brush and color. I have seen many tutorials on KZbin,. Your tutorial teachs me the fundamentals. I live in Boston, wish I was close to where you live in Canada, so that I take a face to face tutorial. Thank you.

[@KittyWhiskers99]

Very informative and super useful. Just what I needed for what brush is best for what technique and texture effect. The double loading to get the instant blend was an added bonus. Thank you!

[@robinmanoogian8712]

Great demonstration thanks very professional

[@ronshook8689]

Thank You...... So Much !!! I'm 67 yrs old.....I have been painting for yrs. I'm having my first showing this coming Nov. 2017 @ the TANNERY POND CENTER in North Creek , NY . Most of my pieces are on wood....mixed media. You have shown me how to ....basically do quickly, what I have been taking so much time to get the same look. Great Video, All I can say Again is Thank You ! Ron Shook

[@nancynancy4515]

Ron Shook dad keep rocking all the best god bless u.and u r from??

[@suegaitartist7166]

I'm glad it helped

[@CK-ho9lp]

Hi Sue I just found your channel. I’m starting to paint and this is by far the best instruction video I’ve seen. Thanks and I hope you’re well.

[@fishingpinky3165]

Every time I watch a video like this I learn something new. Pays to watch different ways of teaching and techniques. Great video.

[@zahidapiracha4309]

This is the best tutorial I have seen very informative for beginners to how to use brushes properly.thank you very much to sharing your skills with us x

[@annpearce-whitaker914]

Absolutely priceless - thank you so much Sue.

[@suegaitartist7166]

welocme

[@jacklyntran-nguyen8593]

Thank you so much, Sue. This is literally the most helpful video to beginner like me. I am sure others also find it quite helpful. Thank you so much for helping me learn so exponentially.

[@tattytatty5946]

Possibly the best tutorial I have ever seen - you are a wonderful teacher and it looks like magic - thank you so much

[@suegaitartist7166]

Thank you All so must for the comments.

[@sybileberhart3439]

Love your instructions, very clear and explained well!!

[@simple_daily7068]

I love how you explained clearly. Thanks for sharing. Because I'm a beginner. This really help

[@alegrialeitzke6649]

I’m so inspired to watch your video. Thanks for sharing. God Bless You!

[@shell88ish]

Fantastic video. Your a natural born teacher! Thanks so much for sharing that. I learned a whole lot and I will definitley practice what you've just taught.

[@suegaitartist7166]

You are so kind

[@devindersingh7513]

O'Hara

[@devindersingh7513]

Michel

[@nicholievans4703]

I have just started painting and today I have watched three other videos so far and found yours the most helpful. I like the fact that you admit that something might not be quite the best, show how to fix it and tell us not to worry. This was obviously made before the pandemic. I hope that the person who wrote the negative comment now realizes that we can’t sweat the little things. Unfortunately after all we have been through people like this have not learned to BE KIND. Thank you so much.

[@suegaitartist7166]

welcome

[@shebyldey7865]

Please do more videos, you are brilliant!

[@sunnyschramm9650]

best brush and technique video out there ❤

[@jeanettewhite69]

I have watched many, many you tube videos on painting, BUT, this one on brushes will be life changing for my painting! I can not thank you enough for your teaching on brushes!! Thank You, thank you, thank you!!!!

[@steveberdie7745]

Norma here. Just came across this video and truly enjoyed watching and learning. I follow other painting tutorials and have learned something new from each one. Thank you for helping me understand how different brushes can be used to create petals and leaves. I wasn’t crazy about the last flower you did, but I still learned a new way. Thank you.

[@suegaitartist7166]

Thanks for your kind words. The last flower was to show shading and how to flip a petal or leaf.. Glad you enjoyed the video

[@evangeline6758]

How I wish I had discovered this video sooner! Thanks for this very instructive and well-presented piece.

[@c.martinez1409]

Love the tone and pace of your explaining -natural and well documented

[@killerxking9183]

This really helped me understand the different brushes names, strokes, and possible uses, thank you.

[@DianeCooperDMR]

Hi Sue!!.. great to see you are sharing your knowledge!! I have learned some new skills as well after painting for 20yrs!!

[@KLeonardM]

Just found you and I must say, this is the best tutorial I have seen here on KZbin. Hoping to find more on your channel. New Sub and Thanks so much.

[@cyanoxicrose]

A huge THANK YOU for this video. I really appreciate the fact that you discussed each brush, it's purpose, and demonstrated each one. Thanks so much!

[@makedoandmand6881]

Thank you so much for sharing so freely. I learned so much from this video. You are a great artist and teacher.

[@jetsanchez1450]

I'm halfway watching this video but paused for a while to say this is amazing... i do murals but this one's teaching me how to do it more easily, thanx a lot

[@minasidhu528]

I am 86 just started your lesson was so helpful thank u

[@carolgemmellbushey3113]

I Enjoyed your video and learning how to use the different brushes . I learned a lot thank you.

[@dianneballard7948]

Wow just picked up this video on youtube looking to see I how can use my accumulated brushes, not being a painter of any form but looking to expand from paper crafting to jounrnaling and doing small canvases as a respite from my usual work, thank you

[@suegaitartist7166]

Someone came on my video of fabric painting and called me a fraud. I am not a fraud. I am just showing you things I know. I have NEVER claimed I am better than the people who are very qualified at their art. I just thought I'd share what I knew.

[@siddharthrao1634]

Thanks for sharing, this was extremely informative. Please keep doing more, and don't be discouraged by internet trolls.

[@esosa.godsgirl6282]

Please what is the name of the flower you painted in purple?

[@Tugboat-R-Us]

Sue I’m just beginning to paint so I hope you definitely do more videos. Unfortunately, there are mean people in this world that like to be hurtful but do not let them stop you from doing what you enjoy doing. Trust me I’m definitely appreciating all of your teachings it is so helpful

[@kaurkaligrafi]

When someone is jealoused or can't do things what others are doing they definetly find simple definition like fraud n fake .. This video is very informative , i bought new speciality brushes and ur video is v helpful

[@aarynhill8259]

Jealousy makes people say stupid unthought things. I thank you for your tutorials. I am a beginner and I appreciate all the videos available on KZbin for guidance. The way you do thoroughly demonstrate your techniques has been beyond helpful. Thank you.

[@nihd2153]

Thank you for this ma’am! You teach so well .. I’m glad I found your video

[@susettewolfe908]

Thanks so much! I have taken a few classes, but this free video was way more valuable to a beginner.

[@suegaitartist7166]

I am so glad that I helped. Paint away my friend

[@MishWoon]

I found this tutorial super educational….thank you 💐🎨🥰

[@farringeise1916]

Truly enjoyed your video very informative,& easy to comprehend! Thank you for going in detail on what your doing as your doing it , I’ve noticed alot of Artist on KZbin paint but don’t explain the process or techniques as there going.

[@primasetiawan2850]

Thank Sue, really helpful. You are blessed with art skill and willingness to share

[@bobabe53]

Wow, your video is fabulous. Now I feel like I can order the right brushes with knowledge you have given me. I actually think I'm really going to enjoy painting! Not only have you given information on the brushes, you have given excellent instruction on painting techniques. YOU ARE AWESOME!!

[@suegaitartist7166]

I am humbled.

[@bethweatherly.youmakeaweso8176]

Just starting to try and paint. I love how you teach. Big, big thank you. I’ve been trying to do petals and leaves.

[@rainbowfox1934]

A delightful variety of brushstrokes applicable to watercolor as well as acrylic. Thanks for sharing.

[@kieravince7393]

I am a begginer and I love this video so much. She explained it well and very detailed, Thank you and I will keep on whatching your videos... Keep it up.

[@patfredericks1640]

I have enjoyed this episode with the explaination of strokes and brushes, Good job. thank you for being on you tube for us beginners.

[@Jason5000]

I just started painting at 48 and so far have been "winging it" lol I had no idea you could load 2 colors on 1 brush at all! Thank you

[@sugarcandy8140]

you deserve a lot of appreciation.i love the way you move every brush.thanks for giving us a information about the brushes.LOVE FROM PAKISTAN...!

[@4rtyst538]

sugar candy yesss pakistannnnn same heree

[@telemyztery]

Hi, I am only half way through the tutorial and had to stop to say how fantastic this is. I know that I will be coming back to this over and over again. Going to buy myself a good round brush. lol

[@steevelevesque2165]

Thank you so much Sue, I'm a non experienced painter and now I can create beautiful flowers - your video is so constructive on how to use different brushes, way to go, Thanks Again Steeve

[@junerobbins425]

I just came across this video/excellent lesson. It is loaded with wonderful Information!! Thank you so very much for making this video. Whether to learn as a beginner or as a refresher tutorial, this is priceless information. Your explanations are very thorough & your demonstrations for each brush are equally as thorough. You are a lovely teacher. Thanks again.

[@poojapriyadarshini.m]

many are knowledgeable.. but very few can teach.. u are an amazing teacher.. thanku for doing this.. u do it with so much ease! ☺

[@suegaitartist7166]

Thanks for the kind words

[@MP16298]

Just wow. Best video yet!

[@pinobogedahl9193]

awesome! best video so far for beginners.

[@dododomdom]

The best lesson I saw in this kind of video You are right, the music has no importance ... Thank you so much (from France) 🌹

[@suegaitartist7166]

Glad you agree and seeing me would not help you either. LOL

[@telemyztery]

Amazing video. I will watch this over and over and never be bored. You did a simply awesome job. Yes, a long video but worth every minute.

[@shirleycapstick7174]

I'm a beginner and found this video awesome 👍

[@ruthploof1]

Dear Sue, Thank You for this WONDERFUL tutorial! I can hardly believe how easy you make it look to make petals and leaves appear like magic! You have really helped me, after my first year of painting to feel like I finally have a clue as to what I can accomplish with my brushes!

[@suegaitartist7166]

I love to share what I know

[@teodoramada3880]

Tank you for this video! Very good! 👏👏👏 I am begener and this was very useful! 🤗

[@lisavineyard348]

I just realized i have one of your one stroke books ❤ . Roses of all kinds .

[@bevonjoseph8050]

Your tutorial is very much useful I am practicing the brush strokes before I attempt any piece again

[@maggiemac52]

I am new to painting, this is the best tutorial I have watched so far. You are amazing. Thank you.

[@gbj4609]

Your teaching is amazing 🙏.I learnt a lot.Thank u

[@suegaitartist7166]

Thank you so much

[@faridiratni4111]

Very interesting skills. Thanks for this good tuto.

[@sallybhavnani8968]

I very much needed what you had to teach. I am a little afraid of my brushes. This gives me lots of techniques with which to use. I would love to attend one of your classes once this pandemic is over and the border to Canada is open again. I am in Ste. Agathe des Monts in the summer.

[@suegaitartist7166]

Glad you liked it. I don't teach anymore

[@BigHenFor]

Hi! You're only the second KZbinr I've found that talks about how different brushes can create different shapes. Absolute newbies will need such information. Thank you for putting this up. Don't pay any attention to the trolls.

[@suegaitartist7166]

You are very welcome I remember being a newbie

[@mitishavijayvergiya9957]

Thank you so much ma'am! I learnt a lot from this video!

[@MeasAgun]

Woah, these really are Master strokes indeed!!! And as some said, yes you're a natural born Teacher. Thank you a lot for your precious sharing, Sue. :)))))) Cheers from France. :)

[@lornaparong9]

Sue Thank you so much! I've learned so much from your video. I never knew how to use many of my brushes.

[@jeannedesantis451]

Thank you so much ! I've been so frustrated not knowing what brushes to use or what to purchase . I am just beginning and this helped me so much . Your an awesome teacher ! God bless you M

[@adityaarora9283]

What a teacher and a perfectionist loved this video.😘👌👌👌👌👈

[@hildahambone7277]

TOTALLY agree with Iris Wilder. Wow this has helped my childish attempts at painting so much. Mind, now I see how brushes can be used would someone please enter that data into my brushes as they don’t seem to realise they too have a purpose for their existence. 😂

[@beverlycadiente6287]

Very useful for a beginner like me! Thanks so much for sharing this! God bless the works of your hands! 😊

[@chucklauriewilliams1681]

Amazing video - thank you so much!!!!! I learned soooooo much!

[@robynallison7406]

So helpful, to know what brushes and paint loading can do. Learnt a lot thanks very much

[@ArtStyles112]

Thank you very much for sharing this. It helps me to learn how to use different brushes.You are so kind for sharing your talent.God bless.