The bristle type is also crucial as it can affect the texture of your painting. Natural hair brushes are best for oil-based paints, while synthetic brushes are better suited for water-based paints.

Paint brushes are available with either synthetic bristles or natural bristles made from animal hair. If you're using acrylic or latex paint, or varnish that can be cleaned up with water ...

Narrator: Making a Series 7 kolinsky sable watercolor brush isn't easy. The largest-size brush can take almost a week and a half to make. You can pick up a cheap, synthetic brush for under $2 ...