Acrylic brushes tend to be made from a durable synthetic hair. The synthetic hair is softer than the natural bristle often used in oil painting. A general rule of thumb is, the thicker the paint, the stiffer the brush you need.
Acrylic brushes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but the most popular are round, long flat, short flat and filbert, which are like flat brushes, but have a 'rounded' end.
When starting out, you will need a variety of brushes, and a set is often a good place to start. We have a selection of sets to get you started and when you work out which shapes and sizes you like, you can add to your collection with individual brushes.
See our full range of acrylic brushes.
