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I had joined the Rocket Moms group on Squidoo, and our second weekly assignment was to write about a prized possession. We were to take a walk around the house and determine what was really valuable to us.

I'm glad I took that walk. My first thought of what I thought would be my most prized possession, while still sitting in front of the computer, was different than what I actually picked.

So walking around the house, I opened up to what it could possibly be.

I browsed upstairs. There was the piano which I very occasionally play. No, that wasn't singing to me. Could it be the great knives on the dining room table that I purchased as part of a new selling program I was going to do? No, that wasn't cutting it. So I took a trip downstairs to the basement. Ah, I see it! My art studio. That's where I get creative; other than when I'm making lenses on Squidoo. What is it that I would take with me. My artist brushes. I have a bunch, and I have favorites, ones that are my first choices to use. Yes, I would pick my artist brushes.

Contents at a Glance

The Rounded Art Brush
Filbert Paint Artist Brush
The Liner Brush
Liner Paint Brush
Paint Brush Cleaning Tips
The Painting Knife
Painting Knives
This is the whole kit and kaboodle!
Here are more of my favorite painting br...
I was told that one becomes a real artis...
Do you have a favorite paint brush to re...
If you'd like to learn more about art, c...
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The Rounded Art Brush

My first favorite is a flat filbert brush. It is a flat brush with a rounded edge. It comes in great for laying down backgrounds, and blending colors while having a more rounded touch to the background. They're great for creating clouds.

I also use it for filling in and adding successive layers. I really like that rounded touch.

I have this brush in at least four sizes, that I can think of right now.

Filbert Paint Artist Brush

Winsor & Newton WINSOR & NEWTON Cotman Series Brushes 3/8 in. filbert 668

Amazon Price: $6.46 (as of 02/17/2012)

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The Liner Brush

My next favorite brush is the liner brush. I use it a lot for adding details and fine lines, Teeth just wouldn't be the same without a liner brush! Huh, you'd have to take that smile to the dentist! Yes, I do like the liner brush. Oh, I probably have a good six or so liner brushes. Lines do come in various sizes, you know.

Liner Paint Brush

Size 10/0 Liner Series 51 Expression Artist Paint Brush By Robert Simmons

Amazon Price: $4.51 (as of 02/17/2012)

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Paint Brush Cleaning Tips

Use cool to cold water for cleaning paint brushes.
Finish with a bit of soap to press on the end to help maintain the shape of the brush.

The Painting Knife

My next favorite isn't a brush at all, it's my painting knife. Sad to say, I haven't used it much for painting at all, at least not up to this point. I use my painting knife quite a bit for mixing the paint.

I used to use a brush, but then I had to rinse the brush, and watch wasted paint get diluted in the water. Heaven forbid! I wanted my paint to last longer than that! Then I started using my knife for mixing. This one with the rounded part of the handle works great. I've also used painting knives that were flat, handle and all, and the handle laid too close to the mixing surface. The rounded stem of the handle keeps my fingers up off the painting, mixing surface, and the narrow tip allows me to grab just the right amount of paint color that I want to mix into the other.

So two thumbs up for the painting knife being a mixing knife! I can also dab paint right off the knife with my brush. Aaah, I get to use my extra paint up. Now, that's a sweet song in my heart.

Painting Knives

Darice 5-Piece Painting Knife Set

Amazon Price: $8.81 (as of 02/17/2012)

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This is the whole kit and kaboodle!

Except for the one's I've recently used. I lay them out flat to dry before adding them back into the mix. I keep them sorted, all the rounded brushes together, all the liner brushes together, all the straight edge brushes together, etc.

I have my painting knives in the smaller container. I received that little flower container as a pencil holder when I was a clerical person. I think it's much happier now holding my artist painting supplies. : )

Here are more of my favorite painting brushes on Amazon

I also love the fan brush; great for painting evergreen trees.

I find the flat brush great for corners and edges.

I was told that one becomes a real artist when they start mixing colors in their mind.

Quick, what colors would you mix to make the color of this box?

Do you have a favorite paint brush to recommend?

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Bob Ross Filbert Brush #6

Bob Ross Filbert Brush #61 point

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ISABEY 6234 Siberian Blue Squirrel Quill Mop Size 06 - Best Price on Web!

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JZinoBodyArt Dec 11, 2011 @ 8:18 pm | delete

Great lens! I just linked this in my lens "All About Brushes" http://www.squidoo.com/all-about-brushes

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CreativeArtist Dec 11, 2011 @ 10:49 pm | delete

Thanks for the link. I've added yours to http://www.squidoo.com/art-instruction

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Papier Aug 6, 2011 @ 11:34 pm | delete

I'm a painter too, and I just can't have enough brushes.

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grandmamarilyn Jul 22, 2011 @ 1:02 am | delete

Great choice. It would take me a lot of thinking to come up with something. Congratulations on the purple star, too.

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WindyWinters Jul 19, 2011 @ 4:25 am | delete

Awesome collection for your artwork. Congratulations on your Purple Star! Your painting knife is quite unique and I see you have it in a special holder.
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