When it comes to selecting the right brushes for your artwork, there is a lot to consider. Different brushes are designed to mimic the effects of real-life painting techniques, while others are specifically designed to create a particular effect. The wrong brush can ruin a perfectly good paint, so it’s important to know which brushes are right for the type of paint you are using.
Here, your shopping list of the best art brushes.
Our Editor’s Best Art Paintbrush Sets Reviews
SaleBestseller No. 1
Paint Brushes Set for Acrylic Painting, 20 Pcs Oil Watercolor Acrylic Paint Brush, Artist Paintbrushes for Body Face Rock Canvas, Kids Adult Drawing Arts Crafts Supplies, Blue
- Professional Paint Brushes: 2 Pack 10 Different Sizes ( 5/8 8 6 4 5 3 2 2 1 2/0); Length: 17.5 cm to 19.5 cm (6.9 to 7.7 inches), High Quality Wood Handle and Variety of Shapes Tip Make Mixing Color More Easier. Whether you're a beginner, hobbyist or a professional, this artist paint brushes will help you make excellent work of art. Perfect for Your Friends and Families Who Have Fun in Painting!
- Multi-purpose Painting Brushes: Assorted Sizes & Shapes of Paint Bush Bulk Perfect for Art Painting, Which Can Cover all Your Needs. Works Well with Art, Watercolor, Oil, Canvas, Gouache, Rocks, Enamel, Vinyl, Acrylic Painting, Body, Nail, Face Painting, Fabric, Egg, Miniature, Model, Wood, Glass, Cup, Ceramic, Fine Work, Art Class, Craft Art Painting, DIY Art Crafts etc. Acrylic Paint Brushes Allow You to do Fine Detail Painting Precisely to Reach Tight, Small Spots or Tiny Points.
- Artist Watercolor Paint Brushes: Smooth Wood Long Handle with UV Coating, Anti-peeling off, Non Odor and Water Resistance; Nickel ferrules Add Durable Synthetic and Anti-shedding Nylon Bristles, Individually Hand Crafted and Double-crimped with Excellent Workmanship So No Flaking Paint from Handles, Loose Bristles or Swing Ferrules with This Pro Paint Brushes Set. Intended for Long Time Use, No Compromise to the Performance or Appearance After Multiple Painting and Cleaning.
- Craft Paint Brushes: Clean Your Brushes Immediately After Using Them, It’s Very Convenient to Clean Them with Warm Soapy Water and Reshape the Brush Tips. Avoid Scrubbing While Cleaning. Air-dry the Detail Brushes and Store Them in the Carrying Container in a Tip-top Position for Long Time of Use. Paint Brushes Nylon Hairs Will Spring Back Perfectly After Every Brush Strokes. Never Leave Your Brushes Resting on Their Heads in Water, Solvent, or When Drying.
- Great Acrylic Brushes: Great idea for Artists, Beginners, Kids, Adults, Family, Friends, Girls&Boys, Teachers, Students, Great for School, Classroom, Travel, Home, Class, Office and Outdoor; Supplies for Christmas&Halloween, Birthday, Party, Back to School, New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving Day.
$6.79
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SaleBestseller No. 2
ARTIFY 24 Pieces Paint Brush Set, Expert Series, Professional Synthetic Artist Painting Accessories with Canvas Holder for Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor and Gouache, Painter Gifts Art Supplies
- Ferrules Stay Secure: ARTIFY paint brushes use premium glue at the wood-bristle junction, ensuring the chrome-plated aluminum ferrules remain firmly attached
- No Shedding Hair: The long-standing issue of hairs falling out has been addressed by using high-quality nylon materials, specifically designed to minimize hair loss
- High-Quality Nylon Bristles: We've chosen premium Korean-imported nylon hair from numerous nylon hair raw materials. Its unique properties result in superior water absorption capacity and speed, while maintaining excellent elasticity and shape retention even with long-term use
- Specially Selected Shapes & Sizes: To inspire fresh creativity, Artify has handpicked this brush collection of 24 different shapes and sizes, including liner, flat, angular, filbert, round, fan, and comb brushes. This paintbrush set caters to your needs, whether you're working on detailed paintings or large coat applications, bringing each stroke to life
- Nylon Cloth Roll: Start painting with ease by simply unrolling your brushes! Our portable, stylish, and lightweight roll fits comfortably in a carry bag or backpack. Importantly, it provides essential protection for your tools against damage. The high-density nylon is comfortable and gentle in your hands, while also being waterproof and oil-proof for the brushes it holds
$29.99
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Bestseller No. 3
Jerry Q Art 24 Pcs Artist Paint Brush Set with Free Carry Pouch for Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil and All Media, Suitable for Canvas, Paper, Ceramic, Golden Nylon Hair, Wood Handles JQ-B24
- Versatile set of 24 brushes in a carrying pouch. Easy to carry around, the wrapped size is 3.25”x9.75”x1.5”. Pouch organizer with one slot for each brush, you will not misplace a brush anymore. Carry the set to the park, art class, beach, your backyard, anywhere you want to with this compact set.
- Double color synthetic hair in dark golden with brown tip. Carefully sorted to prevent shedding. Silver ferrules are strongly crimped and provide no wiggling while painting. Wooden handles are painted with smooth natural paint that gives them a good grasp and comfort.
- Ideal for watercolor and acrylic paints, perfect for painting on a vast variety of surfaces such as paper, canvas, wood, ceramics, glass etc. Use them for coloring books, portraits, toys and action figures coloring, nail painting, it is a superb set for a gift to artists and students of any age.
- You got all the brushes you need to explore in this set: Spalters to cover big areas, flats to fill wide spaces and bold strokes, rounds for sketching and outlining, filberts for blending or soft round edges like flower petals, angles for curved strokes and filling corners, liners for fine details and lines and a fan for blending and feathering. Explore your techniques with the variety that this set offers.
- Contents: 24 Brushes include Spalters, Filberts, Rounds, Flats, Angles, Liners, Long Liners and Fan. One brush organizer with 24 slots
$11.99
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SaleBestseller No. 4
Golden Maple Detail Paint Brushes Set 10pcs Miniature Brushes for Fine Detailing & Art Painting - Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil, Models, 40k
- DETAIL PAINT BRUSH SET: 10pcs miniature brushes (SIZE:5/0,3/0,2/0,0,1,2,3,4,6,8) ensure that you always have just the right paint brush for the job. This set of detailing brushes offers the perfect small paint brush for each phase of all your artistic painting projects.
- Perfect for all sorts of detailing. Good for nail art and face painting, work great for painting miniatures, models, figurines, action figures and doll houses, rock painting, paint by Numbers, Army paint.Acrylic, watercolor, or oil which ever project you are creating you will have the right tool for all of your hobbies and crafts.
- Easy grip handles: the handle is made of wood and designed easy-grip triangular shape, make you feel comfortable and secure while holding it
- Protective tubes: these miniature paint brushes come with protective tubes, which is handy to keep them in shape after using and cleaning
$16.99
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SaleBestseller No. 5
ARTIFY Paint Brush Set, 10 Pieces Paint Brushes for Acrylic Painting with case, Nylon Hair Brushes for Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil and Gouache Painting, White
- SELECTED COLLECTION OF SHAPES AND SIZES : To bring up fresh inspiration, ARTIFY has selected 10 different shapes and sizes brushes as a set. They are liner, flat, filbert, round, fan, and angular. The paintbrush set could satisfy you whatever detailed painting or largest coat applications, every stroke will come to life
- NO LOOSING HAIR ON PAINTING : We used plastic sleeves to protect the round shape brushes (other shapes do not). The problem that hairs fall out has been bothering us for a long time; however, we used a selection of high-quality nylon materials to minimize the possibility of hair loss
- FERRULES DON’T GET LOOSE : Artify paintbrush has used a heavier glue on where wood and bristles meet, so the ferrules won’t come off easily
- WATERPROOF TEST : The 3 layers of coating and the heavy glue on the head of wood make it perfect for soaking in water for more than 48 hours. After finishing your work, you can easily just put them in the sink and wash it whenever you want.
- EXCLUSIVE ERGONOMIC DESIGN : The short-handled ergonomic paint brushes are easy to hold for detailed work and outstanding result without wiggling. Our designers focused on every detail to ensure a pleasant painting experience
$9.99
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SaleBestseller No. 6
Halobios 26 Pcs Paint Brush Palette Set, 25 Pcs Paint Brushes and 1 Pcs Folding Palette Art Paintbrush Sets for Adults, Professional Artist Drawing Set for Acrylic Oil Watercolor
- 🎨【Ample Mixing Space & Professional Brushes】Halobios Paint Brush Palette Set contains 25 different kinds of Brushes and 1 Folding Paint Palette. The Palette Tray features 20 wells and 5 mixing areas, making it easy to mix colors and control your artwork with precision. This Paint Brush Palette Set is perfect for watercolor, gouache paint, acrylic or oil painting.
- 🎨【Portable and Compact Folding Paint Palette】This Palette can be easily folded, suitable for artists who like to paint while traveling or in outdoor settings. It features a thumb hole and paint brush holder for easy and comfortable painting sessions.. Made from high-quality materials, this Paint Tray is designed to withstand frequent use and provide long-lasting performance. Ideal for Artists, Students, and Hobbyists.
- 🎨【4 Kinds of Brush Head Materials】Soft horsehair bristles are suitable for watercolor, acrylic and gouache painting. Harder hog bristle bristles are suitable for oil and acrylic painting. Soft nylon bristles are suitable for all types of painting. Sponges are suitable for any type of paint or varnish. This set of acrylic paint brushes is suitable for any medium, canvas or craft.
- 🎨【Versatile Functionality】With ample mixing space and secure closure, this Paint Brush Palette Set is ideal for watercolor, gouache, acrylic, or oil paints. Whether you're a seasoned artist, a student learning the ropes, or a hobbyist exploring your creative side, this Paint Brush Palette Set is perfect for you.
- 🎨【Premium After-sales Service】We supports 30-day no-reason returns and exchanges. If you have any problems or are not satisfied with the products you receive, please feel free to contact us and we will definitely give you a 100% satisfactory solution.
$6.99
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Bestseller No. 7
Yoseng Drybrush Set - Premium Art Paintbrush Set for Miniatures, Ideal for Detailing - 6 Different Sizes
- High-Quality Dome Tip Design: Our drybrush miniature paint brushes feature a dome-shaped tip with soft Vegan fiber hair bristles, providing a gentle touch even during intense dry brushing. Achieve precise and detailed strokes effortlessly.
- Professional and Sophisticated Results: Yoseng specialized domed-tip Vegan fiber brushes outperform traditional dry brushes, allowing you to achieve gradual and seamless color transitions. Create stunning artwork without the need for complicated techniques or airbrushes.
- Excellent Handle Design: Our dry brush paintbrush handles are crafted using exquisite paint spraying technology, resulting in a smooth and shiny finish. The ergonomically designed round handle ensures a comfortable grip, allowing you to work with utmost precision and dedication.
- Detail Dry Brush Set: This set includes 6 different sizes round paint brushes, ensuring you have the perfect brush for every stage of your art projects. Whether you're working on tabletop miniatures, wargames, watercolor, oil painting, or model making, these brushes will meet your needs.
- Easy to Clean: Cleaning your dry brushes is hassle-free with the Yoseng drybrush set. Simply rinse them with water and gently reshape the bristles after each use. The durable bristles retain their shape and quality, ensuring long-lasting performance.
$9.99
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Bestseller No. 8
BOSOBO Paint Brushes Set, 10 Pieces Round Pointed Tip Paintbrushes Nylon Hair Artist Acrylic Paint Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor, Face Nail Body Art, Miniature Detailing & Rock Painting, Black
- 10 Various Sizes of Paintbrushes: This acrylic artist paint brushes set includes 10 different sizes: 5/8 8 6 4 5 3 2 2 1 2/0, and a variety of shapes: pointed round, angular, filbert, flat and liner / rigger, which will meet most of your creative painting needs, from thick strokes to fine detailing. The length is available from 17.5 cm to 19.5 cm (6.9 to 7.7 inches).
- Widely Used: This fine tipped paintbrush set work in all mediums, including acrylic, watercolor, enamel, oil, cel-vinyl and gouache paints. Assortment of art brushes give you the right brush for painting jobs, perfect for wildlife, botanical, portraiture, doll, war hammer 40K, D & D miniatures and paint by numbers, as well as body, nail and face painting. The brush bristles soft enough for children's delicate skin, and durable enough to paint on rock, model, ceramic, leather, gesso, etc.
- High Quality Craftsmanship: These acrylic paint brushes designed with durable anti-shedding bristles, anti-rust nickel ferrules, and sturdy wooden handles. The synthetic nylon hairs are soft, thick and neat, will spring back perfectly after every brush strokes, and they are sealed in aluminum ferrule firmly that won't come out easily, ensure no bristles are left behind to spoil your work. The short wooden handles with a smooth finish, perfect for greater control over small details.
- Easy Maintenance: This set of art paint brushes is very easy to clean and reshape, the brush nylon hairs stay soft and flexible after cleaning, and they don't fall apart after cleaning too. Can be easily clean up with soapy warm water and reshaped with your fingers. Air-dry the small paint brushes and store them in the carrying container in a tip-top position for long time of use. Great gift idea for kids, teens, students, beginners, amatures, professionals and painters of all levels.
- Warm Tips: Clean your brushes immediately after using them, avoid scrubbing while cleaning. Never leave your brushes resting on their heads in water, solvent, or when drying. Store clean brushes vertically, head-side-up or horizontally. What You Get: 10pcs paint brushes for acrylic painting and friendly customer service, if you have any question with your painting kit, be free to contact us and we will make it right for you within 24 hours.
$5.49
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Bestseller No. 9
Falling in Art Professional Paint Brush Set, Round Pointed Paintbrush Set, Wooden Handle Squirrel Hair Artist Brushes for Watercolor Painting(Black Handle) 8 Pcs
- Paintbrushes Set: Falling in Art paintbrush set contains 8 different-sized brushes to meet your various creation needs. Whether you're working on canvas, paper, or any other surface, these brushes will deliver exceptional results.
- Synthetic Squirrel Hair: Falling in Art paint brushes are made of synthetic squirrel hair, holding a large volume of water. The strong liquid storage capacity allows you to make full strokes across the paper and the brush tip will hold up well. (Note: No squirrels were harmed in the harvest of this brush. We love all animals.)
- Reinforced Metal Ferrule: Soft synthetic squirrel hair is secured with metal ferrule to fasten it firmly to the handle. So they are hard to shed, loosen, and fall apart, ensuring a long-time use. Long handles provide freer movements, so you can concentrate on important details of your artwork.
- Wide Application: Falling in Art brush set is a perfect gift for professionals and artists, great for watercolor use in illustration, animation, face or body paint, rock, and more. After cleaning, if you find the hair is unshaped and sticks out, dip a little water and get it to a smooth point.
- From Us: Falling in Art aims to provide tons of premium painting art supplies, brushes, easels and easel sets, canvas panels, and more to satisfy your needs to be an artist. Once you meet issues when using our products, pls feel free to contact us.
$12.99
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SaleBestseller No. 10
Nicpro 30pcs Paint Brush Set, Professional Paintbrushes with Paint Spatula and Cloth Roll, Craft Paint Brushes for Acrylic Painting, Oil, Watercolor, Gouache, Art Supplies for Artists and Beginners
- Great Value Paintbrush Set: 30 pieces including 8 x Flat Tip (#6, #4, 14, 12, 8, 6, 4, 2); 6 x Round Tip (14, 8, 6, 4, 2, 0); 6 x Filbert (14, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2); 3 x Angle (10, 6, 4); 3 x Fan (8, 6, 2); 2x Dagger (8, 6); 1 x Cat's Tongue (8); 1 x Liner (1); 1 x Paint Spatula; 1 x Nylon cloth roll bag. Whether you're working on detailed paintings or large coat applications, this ALL-IN-ONE set of different-sized brushes will meet your needs and bring every stroke to life
- Premium Nylon Bristles: Made of high-quality nylon with excellent absorption and good elasticity. Great shape retention and can be soaked in water for up to 48 hours without deformation or clump, durable and long-lasting
- No Shedding Hair: Chrome-plated aluminum ferrule holds securely to the brush handle, it will not loosen over time. The sturdy and durable birch wood handles are designed to fit the curves of your hand, offering a comfortable grip for intricate work
- Portable Nylon Cloth Roll: Made of durable nylon material, the portable fabric roll can be safely stored in a carry bag or backpack and avoid scratches and scuffs. Also, stitched with a thickened plastic film on the inside to effectively resist water, oil, paint, etc, providing dual protection and peace of mind. Soft and lightweight, is comfortable to hold and can be unfolded or folded for quick drawing
- For All Types of Painting: The Nicpro 30pcs paint brush kit can be used for over 90% of painting needs, perfect for detailed paintings and large coat applications, creating a vibrant work of art. Ideal for beginners and artists, Nipro takes everyone on an artistic journey
$26.99
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Best Art Paintbrush Sets Buying Guide
Before choosing the best art paintbrush set you should consider following options:
1. Quality: If you are looking to purchase a new set, it is important to be mindful of the quality. Art supplies can be very expensive, so it is best to invest in something of good quality.
Some materials are obviously of higher quality than others. If they are made of wood, they are usually better than those made of plastic.
However, even if they are made of plastic, the grade of the plastic can vary. Some plastic is breakable, while others are more durable.
Look for something that is made of a good quality plastic, or wood.
2. Cost: Art supplies can be very expensive. Even a single brush can cost a few dollars. So, it is best to be mindful of the cost of the entire set.
It is best to invest in something that is affordable, even if the quality is not the best.
There are some art supply stores that sell cheap, low-quality supplies, which can be very expensive in the long run.
It is best to look for something that is affordable and of good quality.
3. Variety: You will find that most art supply stores sell sets that come in different types. You will find sets that come with markers, pencils, and brushes.
You can also find sets that contain a combination of different art supplies. Look for a set that contains a variety of art supplies, so that you are not limited in your choices.
This will allow you to draw, paint, sketch, and write in many different ways.
4. Number of Items: You will find that art supply sets can vary in the number of items they contain. Some sets will contain more items than others.
If you are looking to purchase a set for personal use, then a smaller set will be enough. However, if you are looking to use it for a classroom, a larger set will be more appropriate.
Look for a set that contains enough items for your needs, and then some.
5. Price: Art supplies can be very expensive. If you are looking for good quality art supplies, then you will have to spend a few dollars on them.
However, you can find good quality supplies at a cheaper price, if you are willing to compromise on quality.
What else you should know about art paintbrush sets
1. What are the different types of bristles on art paintbrushes?
The different types of bristles on art paintbrushes are natural bristles, synthetic bristles, and a mix of both. Natural bristles are made from animal hair, while synthetic bristles are made from materials like nylon or polyester. A mix of both types of bristles is also common.
2. How do I know which type of brush to use for which type of paint?
There are a few different types of paint brushes, each designed for a specific type of paint. For example, natural bristle brushes are best for oil-based paints, while synthetic brushes are better for water-based paints.
3. How do I care for my brushes to ensure they last?
Brushes should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and warm water. Allow them to air dry completely before using them again.
4. What are some of the best brands of art paintbrushes?
Some of the best brands of art paintbrushes are Royal and Langnickel, Escoda, and Silverbrush.
5. How much should I expect to pay for a good quality set of art paintbrushes?
There is no definitive answer to this question since the price of art paintbrushes can vary greatly depending on the brand, type, and size of the brushes. However, a good quality set of art paintbrushes typically costs between $20 and $50.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best art paintbrush sets. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best art paintbrush sets will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.