Quick, artists! Recommend me a brush!

[Ben Rosen]

So I'm off on Sunday for vacation, where I plan to do a lot of drawing, and I want to try some brush work. I'm going to the art store in 15-20 minutes and I have no idea what I'm looking for. Just not too expensive. So, recommend away!

[Persevering Guy]

I really dig the Loew-Cornell Ultra Rounds (red strip on a black handle). They are synthetic and last a long time. I used them for Ciderview 5. I like the big ones (#8)

[Victor Cabanelas]

(If you are just starting, don´t waste your money in sable hair)

For inks and watercolors: Round point, # 3.

For oils and acrylics: Flat point, # 4 or # 5

[St.-]

I've never had a problem with cheap brushes. I do have some 40 dollar and up stuff but I feel like I'm going to screw them up everytime i use them and there is a difference with the expensive stuff but not 40 dollars worth IMO.

Just pick up a multipack and get a lot of styles so you can try them out. I prefer large brushes and very fine brushes as I hardly have need for a meduim size UNLESS I'm working on a piece of paper or canvas.

Also if using acrylics be prepared to throw away a brush or two. :D

[Ben Rosen]

at this point it'll just be for inking. :)

[St.-]

at this point it'll just be for inking. :)

oh i got no idea on that one. I just use delter pens for inking right now.

[Ben Rosen]

oh i got no idea on that one. I just use delter pens for inking right now.
i've been using rapidographs but i want to try something new. these pentel brush pens are looking quite good though. i need to find me some.

[chrisfasowned]

cheap watercolor brushes. love 'em and leave 'em.

[Ben Rosen]

cheap watercolor brushes. love 'em and leave 'em.

and that's what i went with. :D

[chrisfasowned]

and that's what i went with. :D
they have the oeming stamp of approval.