What type of brushes are typically used to create an acrylic painting?
Paintbrushes are available in a range of widths and may have stiff (bristle) or soft (synthetic or sable) hairs ��� and short or long handles. Synthetic brushes are less expensive.
 
 Here are some common brush types:
 1. Round brushes ��� A small, round brush (such as a size 3 or smaller) has a rounded, fine tip excellent for precise, detailed work. A large round brush (such as a size 8) carries more paint and is excellent for heavy strokes. A round bristle brush can be used to add texture to a painting through thick, impasto strokes.
 2. Flat brushes ��� A flat brush can make thin lines or wide rectangular strokes.
 3. Wash brushes ��� A wide wash brush (such as a 1 inch) can be used to apply thin washes of color to a painting surface.
 4. Fan brush ��� A fan brush can be used to blend adjacent colors ��� though acrylics dry quickly and this type of blending brushwork will need to be done fast while the paint is still wet.