Anatomy of a Paint Brush

a brush excellent for filling in a large area of space.  

• fan brush
• flat brush
• round

Which is the most important part of the paint brush?

• handle
• tip
• Ferrule

Which brush can vary in width stroke by the amount of pressure that is applied?

• round
• flat
• fan

How is the width of a brush measured?

• the tip
• just above the ferrule
• handle

Course brushes are typically made from what?

• Boar bristle (hair)
• fox
• cat

This brush is made from sable, mink, and badger

• course brush
• soft brush
• new brush

What are long handle brushes good for?

• up close
• standing, a bit further back

What are short handles good for?

• standing while painting
• for a close up painting

Which brush is good for blending, it's soft, used for watercolor washes a lot?

• flat brush
• round brush
• fan brush

This brush is good for sweeping curves, calligraphic strokes, precise marks.

• angled brush
• flat brush