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
Bestseller No. 1
ARTIFY 25-Piece Professional Paint Brush Set – Expert Series Synthetic Nylon Brushes for Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Gouache – No Shedding, Canvas Roll Case & Palette Knife, Painter Gifts Art Supplies
- Ferrules Stay Secure: ARTIFY paint brushes feature chrome-plated copper ferrules, secured with premium glue at the wood-bristle junction. This ensures the ferrules stay firmly in place, even after prolonged use and repeated washes—no wobbling, no shedding
- 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 brushes and a painting knife. 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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SaleBestseller No. 2
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 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, 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, 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.
$7.99
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Bestseller No. 3
Transon Artist Paint Brush Set of 12 for Watercolor Acrylic Gouache Oil and Tempera Painting
- Wide-range assorted paint brush set - 12 pieces of art painting brushes, including flat, filbert, angle, round, liner.
- Premium - high-grade nylon, hand-crafted brushes are made out of rigorous standard and quality control. Ergonomic handle grip, 5-layer smooth paint finished handles, secured in double-crimped aluminum ferrules.
- Versatile paint brushes - these brushes are suitable for different media such as watercolors, acrylics, gouaches, oil, tempera, etc.
- Practical - general art painting, body painting, canvas painting, model painting, rock painting, craft painting, and more.
- Transon original paintbrush set. Dual-color flexible taklon, exquisite design, handmade. Please check brand name before purchase.
$12.99
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Bestseller No. 4
Golden Maple Detail Paint Brushes Set 10pcs Miniature Brushes for Fine Detailing & Art Painting - Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil, Models
- 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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Bestseller No. 5
Transon Flat Paint Brush Set 7pcs for Acrylic Watercolor Gouache Oil and Body Painting
- Short-handled(average length:6.7"- 8.1") artist flat paint brush set - Suitable for difference painting medium like gouache, acrylic, watercolor.
- Synthetic bristle paint brush - made from nylon filaments. Anti-shedding process. Flexible, decent tenacity, perfect snap.
- Comfortable handle - Solid birch wood, smooth painted, ergonomic designed short handle with big belly helps your control.
- Aluminum ferrule - high-grade aluminum, durable under corrosive condition. ANTI-SHEDDING, securing nylons in the double-crimped ferrules.
- Popular 7 sizes: 1,2,4,6,8,10,1/2''.
$6.99
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Bestseller No. 6
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
- Paint Brush Set in Various Shapes: 30 pieces acrylic paint brushes 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; all neatly packed in a Nylon cloth roll bag. Whether you're working on acrylic, oil paints, detailed paintings or large coat applications, this ALL-IN-ONE set of various-size brushes will meet your needs and bring every stroke to life
- Premium Nylon Bristles: These paint brushes are made of high-quality nylon with excellent absorption and good elasticity. Great for holds and controls color, achieve consistent smooth flow of paint. Featuring superior shape retention, easy to clean and stay as good as new after extensive painting, ideal for long time use
- High-Quality Craftsmanship : Double-crimping aluminum ferrule holds the bristle 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. This must-have paint brush set for artists are in elegant wood color
- Portable Nylon Canvas Roll: Comes with a durable canvas roll to organize and protect your paint brushes. Made of quality nylon material, resistant to oil and water, keeping your painting supplies clean and safe. The flexible fabric can be rolled up to save space and is easy to carry with for painting trip. The stylish outlook makes it a wonderful gift for anyone enjoys art
- For All Types of Painting: This professional paint brush set works perfectly for all mediums like acrylic painting, oil paints and watercolor, also great for detailing crafts, canvas painting and large coat applications, creating a vibrant work of art. Ideal for artist of all levels. Nicpro takes everyone on an artistic journey
$28.99
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Bestseller No. 7
EORTA Set of 12 Art Paint Brushes Assorted Sized Nylon Painting Brushes with Wooden Handles for Acrylic, Oil, Paint, Varnishes, Watercolor, Painter, Students, Artist
- Made of high quality wood and nylon, durable and eco-friendly. Brush surface renders light yellow luster, and almost every hair firmly stand upright.
- Package includes: one set art paint brushes(12 pieces with different size). Different brush sizes work well for fine details or large areas and meet your various paint needs.
- Wooden handle brushes are lightweight and easy to hold. The thick waist and slightly fine roots designed handle allows for the best quality control with exceptional results.
- Caring for paintbrushes is essential to keeping them in good working condition and to their life span. Never let dry before cleaning. Dip the paintbrush in soapy water and wash in warm water immediately once its work is over.
- Great for drawing, painting, brush glue, cleaning dust, oil painting, acrylic painting, etc.. It is ideal gift for artist, painters, students, lovers of art craft, DIY.
$11.99
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SaleBestseller No. 8
Nicpro 10 PCS Flat Paint Brush Set Art Painting Brushes for Acrylic Watercolor Oil Gouache, Craft Detail Face Body Painting Artist Kit for Kid & Adult
- Value Package：Come with 10 PCS flat Brushes : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
- Quality Artist Paint Brush：Synthetic hair are secured with high quality aluminum crimped ferrules, genuine birch wood handles . Providing unparalleled durability and great color holding capacity and wear well under vigorous workings.
- Easy Care & Reshape - Simply clean brushes with warm water immediately after use or follow paint manufacturer’s instructions, and reshape brush tip
- WIDE APPLICATION: Ideal for watercolor oil, acrylic painting / body, nail, face painting. Great Gift for your kids, friends, beginners, artists or anyone who have fun in painting. Unleash their creativity with our high-quality fan brushes.
- 100% RISK FREE PURCHASE:If you are not satisfied with Nicpro Fan Brushes , we’re very happy to either provide a no-questions-asked Refund or Replacement. Order today risk free!
$9.59
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SaleBestseller No. 9
Nicpro 26pcs Paint Brush Set, Professional Paintbrushes with Palette Knife, Craft Paint Brushes for Acrylic Painting, Oil, Watercolor, Gouache & Canvas, Drawing & Art Supplies for Adults, Kids Artists
- Great Value Painting Brushes Set: 26pcs includes 6 x Flat tip (#1, #2, 2, 4, 10, 14); 6 x Round tip (2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16); 5 x Filbert (4, 6, 8, 10, 14); 4 x Angle (4, 6, 8, 14); 2 x Fan (4, 8); 1 x Liner (1); 1 x Palette knife; 1 x Nylon cloth roll case. Comes with multi-size small, large, detail paint brushes and other essential acrylic, watercolor and oil painting supplies for your needs
- Premium Nylon Bristles: Made of high-quality nylon with excellent absorption and quick paint release to save paint usage and painting time. Features superior elasticity and no shedding of bristles for smooth, even and consistent paint application. Great shape retention and can be soaked in water for up to 48 hours without deformation or clump, durable and long-lasting
- Sturdy Double-crimped Ferrule: Chrome-plated aluminum ferrule holds securely to the brush handle, allowing you to confidently apply paint at any angle without it falling off. Everything in our watercolor, oil, acrylic and gouache paint set is easy to clean and reuse
- Protective 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. Plus, 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
- All-around Brush Paint Set: Nicpro 24 different sizes of liner, flat, angled, filbert, round, fan and comb brushes with easy-to-identity labels leave you in good hands for detailed paintings and large coat applications, creating a vibrant work of art. Suitable paint brushes for acrylic paint, watercolor paint, gouache paint, oil paint and much more
$24.30
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Bestseller No. 10
Grabie® Paint Brush Set, 11 Pcs Miniature Brushes for Fine Detailing & Art Painting - Acrylic, Watercolor, Oil, Models and Gouache
- The Ultimate Detail Paint Brush Set: Meet all your painting needs with Grabie's 11-piece set of detail paint brushes, featuring a variety of sizes (rounds 5/0, 3/0, 2/0, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) that can handle any level of detail work. Whether you're a beginner or a professional artist, Grabie has you covered.
- All-Purpose Miniature Paint Brushes: Grabie's versatile miniature paint brushes are perfect for fine detailing and painting in small, tight spots. They work well with a variety of paints, including oil, watercolor, acrylic, enamel, cel-vinyl, and gouache. Ideal for a wide range of art projects, including wildlife, botanical, portraiture, doll, illustrations, miniature, model ships and airplanes, arts and craft, rock, leather, gesso and ceramic, or body, nail, and face art painting.
- Ultra-Fine Performance with Excellent Craftsmanship: Crafted with soft yet durable synthetic nylon bristles, Grabie's fine tip paint brushes have ultra-fine, split-proof points that can create even the most slender lines. Each brush is painstakingly crafted by hand, with multiple filament types achieving the highest loading ability, snap, point, or chisel. The result is a beautiful, even release of color.
- Quality Paint Brushes Designed for Comfort: Designed with ergonomically shaped triangular handles, Grabie's miniature paint brushes are comfortable to hold and help reduce muscle fatigue during long painting sessions. The brushes are carefully balanced to provide maximum control, and the filaments are bound together with chrome-plated copper ferrules, then crimped at the bottom to ensure an extra-secure bond to the handle.
- Premium Paint Brushes with Easy Maintenance: Grabie's miniature paint brushes come with protective tubes, making it easy to keep them in top shape. After painting, simply clean the brushes with warm soapy water and reshape the paintbrush tips. Air-dry the detail brushes and store them in the carrying container in a tip-top position for long time of use. The nylon hairs are carefully selected and will spring back perfectly after every brushstroke, ensuring a flawless finish every time.
$19.99
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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.