Brushes

Arteza’s brushes and tools enable artists to produce quality pieces of art. It's important that your brushes and tools can handle various strokes and techniques, without losing their shape or form over time. Choose the right brush, and you’ll be painting watercolour landscapes or experimenting with acrylics until your heart's content. If mixed-media is more your thing, then sculpting tools and hobby knives should always be close at hand. Everything you need is available from Arteza, so shop our range of brushes and tools today!

How do I prepare a new paintbrush for use? A paintbrush is an indispensable, professional tool designed for precision; treat it carefully and your paintbrush should last several years! Before using a new paintbrush, you'll need to break it in some. This means slapping the bristles against a hard surface to loosen them, removing any bristles that stick out and then lightly painting a surface in a back-and-forth motion.

How do I protect my paintbrush while working on a piece? When storing your paintbrush for several hours or overnight, wrap the bristles and ferrule in plastic wrap. This will create an airtight seal around the bristles, ensuring they're ready to use when you start again.

How should I store my paintbrush in between projects? For longer-term storage, remove excess paint by brushing back and forth on newspaper, then scrape the bristles against the edge of a paint can. Clean the brush with the appropriate solvent, then dispose of the solvent in an ecologically responsible manner. Wash the brush with soap, rinsing well with water. Reshape the brush so it looks like new, wrap in a paper towel or newspaper and secure it with tape.

You'll struggle to push your creative boundaries without the right brushes and tools. It makes perfect sense to stock up on the high-quality brushes and tools you’ll need to commit your artistic vision to paper, canvas or another medium altogether. You’ll also need a place to keep your brushes and tools organised—that's where our range of travelling cases can help! We have standard pencil cases or marker cases, each with handy elastic slots. You can pack your prized collection and take it with you for creativity on-the-go. Whatever it is you need, shop our collection today and start creating!