How to choose the right raw material of paint brush bristle?
Shape
There are many types and shapes of brushes, and the shapes of commonly used artist brushes are：
Round brush:
One of the oldest oil paint brushes. It has a blunt tip for a rounder, softer strokes;
The small round oil brush can be used for outlining, and the side edge can be used for large blurred halos, and can also be used for stippling techniques.
Flat brush:
Flat-bodied flat-head oil paint brushes did not appear until the 19th century.
Use to create broad, sweeping strokes; use the side of the flat head for rougher lines; turn the pen body for sweeping strokes for uneven strokes.
Hazel Brush:
Flat body and round head, also known as "cat tongue pen".
It has the characteristics of both round and flat brushes, but it is difficult to control. It is a more elegant and fluid brush for expressing curved strokes.
Fan brush：
It belongs to a new special oil paint brush, with sparse brush hairs and a flat fan shape.
Use for swipe and brush in wet painting, or to soften overly sharp outlines.
Painters who prefer a thin technique often use this brush. When rubbing color with a fan-shaped pen, it must be kept clean, otherwise, it will hinder its dexterity.
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