Article: Soak your brush in water for a few minutes, then shake out the excess water. You don't want your brush to be dripping. You can brush it gently over a towel if you want.  Many brushes are good for blending, but you can try a flat, fan, round, or filbert brush to begin with.  If you're afraid of the paint drying out too quickly, you can paint your canvas with a bit of water, too. You do need to work quickly with this method, though.
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Start with a damp brush.