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Fan art paintbrushes: top picks
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Best overall Hyatt'sPrinceton Catalyst or Busticate Brush Set
High-quality synthetic bristles that mimic natural hair, durable and hold shape well. Great for acrylics and oils.
- Versatile synthetic bristles
- Excellent paint pick-up
- Comfortable handles
- Slightly expensive for a set
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Best budget pick Royal & LangnickelRoyal & Langnickel Zen Set
Affordable set with a variety of shapes and sizes. Good for beginners and practice.
- Very affordable
- Good variety
- Nice for beginners
- Bristles may shed over time
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Best for acrylics Winsor & NewtonWinsor & Newton Studio Synthetic Brush Set
Professional-grade synthetic brushes designed for acrylic paints with excellent color control.
- Smooth application
- Excellent spring and control
- Durable ferrule
- Higher price point
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Best for watercolor RaphaelRaphael Soft Aqua Kolinsky Sable Brush
Traditional kolinsky sable brushes with excellent water retention and fine points. Ideal for detail work.
- Superb water retention
- Fine sharp point
- Long-lasting quality
- Very expensive
- Not suitable for heavy acrylics
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Best all-purpose synthetic Silver Brush LimitedSilver Brush Black Velvet Brush Set
Synthetic-squirrel blend with softness and snap. Great for watercolor and gouache.
- Soft yet resilient
- Holds lots of paint
- Great for washes
- Tips may fray with heavy use
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Best for acrylic ink Princeton Art & Brush CompanyPrinceton Neptune Brush Set
Synthetic fiber brush that holds a sharp point and springs back. Ideal for acrylic inks and fluid acrylics.
- Sharp point retention
- Great for line work
- Durable
- Limited size variety
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Best professional watercolor da VinciDa Vinci Maestro Brush Set
Top-tier kolinsky sable brushes made in Germany. Unmatched performance for watercolor artists.
- Exceptional paint control
- Excellent shape retention
- High-end craftsmanship
- Very high cost
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Best value set ARTIFY art suppliesArtify Gold Taklon Brush Set
Budget-friendly taklon brush set with wood handles. Good for acrylic and oil beginners.
- Very cheap
- Includes many shapes
- Non-shedding taklon
- Less durable
- Handles may split