Paint Brush Art Tools - Art Materials Australia Online

The world of painting begins with a single brushstroke. But behind that stroke lies a choice—your paintbrush. At Art Materials Australia, we are not just a supplier, we are artists who understand what makes a great brush. We know that the right paint brush art tools and tips can transform your work from ordinary to unforgettable. Every brush in our collection reflects our decades of experience, careful artistry, and the desire to help you create with confidence.

When you invest in the correct tools, you do more than buy equipment—you set yourself up for success. And with fast shipping across Australia, you can have your brushes in hand before inspiration fades. Let us take you through the essential brushes every artist should own and why each one belongs in your studio.

Soft Taklon Paintbrushes: Smooth and Versatile

If you are searching for smooth lines, controlled edges, and the ability to work across multiple mediums, soft Taklon brushes are your best friend. Known for their fine, synthetic hairs, Taklon brushes deliver consistent results in acrylics, gouache, inks, and watercolours.

Taklon brushes cannot absorb fluid the way natural hair does, but this gives them an edge. Your brushstrokes remain confident, direct and visible. Artists who need precision in their work love the responsiveness of Taklon bristles.

One of our bestsellers, the Warhol’s Wife angled Taklon brushes, delivers a clean snap back. Whether you are blending smooth gradients, blocking in colour, or painting curves, these brushes rise to the challenge. And because they are synthetic, Taklon brushes are not only affordable but also durable, ensuring that your investment lasts. This makes them ideal for both beginners and professionals.

Tip: Experiment with angle and grip. Holding the brush at different points of its lacquered handle changes the type of stroke you create.

Choose quality: Without a reliable synthetic brush, you risk losing precision in fine detail. Poor brushes can fray and shed, leaving you frustrated and reworking areas you should be enjoying.

Stiff Hog Hair Brushes: Power and Texture

For centuries, Hog hair brushes have been trusted by painters who love acrylics and oils. These brushes are resilient, stiff and built to hold paint with strength.

At Art Materials Australia, we carry the Pro Hart Swagger Hog bristle range, made with firm, inward-facing bristles. This design maintains the brush’s shape and ensures a tight snap, no matter how hard you work the surface. Our Hog bristles handle solvents with ease and last longer than most brushes on the market.

From delicate detail with a No.1 flat brush to bold sweeps with a No.20, Hog brushes give you unmatched versatility. Their crackle-finished handles, available in vibrant colours, remind you that the tools of creation should feel inspiring too. With these brushes, you have the power to create a wide range of effects, giving you the freedom to express your creativity.

Tip: Use Hog brushes for dry brushing or scumbling. Their firmness makes them perfect for textured effects and painterly marks.

Choose quality: Cheap Hog hair brushes shed bristles, splay quickly, and waste paint. A poor-quality brush can ruin a carefully planned canvas in seconds.

Small Silicone Brushes: Clean Precision for Mixed Media

Not all paint brush art tools and tips involve traditional bristles. Silicone brushes are a must-have for modern artists working in encaustics, heavy-bodied acrylics or mixed media.

Unlike natural or synthetic bristles, silicone tips do not absorb paint. Instead, they allow you to push, sculpt, and manipulate colour directly. They are ideal for applying gels, pastes, or even scraping through wet layers to reveal textures beneath.

Our silicone brushes at Art Materials Australia by Warhol’s Wife colour will give you crisp edges, experimental effects and smooth blends.

Tip: Use a silicone brush to spread gesso or mediums evenly before painting. You will save your fine bristle brushes from unnecessary wear.

Don’t risk: Don’t risk damaging your expensive natural-hair brushes with mediums they are not built to handle.

Sable Hair Brushes: Control and Luxury

If there is one brush that every artist should treasure, it is the sable liner paintbrush. At Art Materials Australia, we proudly stock the Pro Hart Swagger sable liner No.4, a brush designed to elevate your painting experience.

With its long, pure sable hairs and nickel-plated copper ferrule, this brush dances across surfaces. Its “belly” can hold an astonishing amount of ink or water, far beyond what synthetic brushes can achieve. For calligraphy, signing, fine details, or expressive abstract lines, sable is unmatched.

The brush’s violet and blue crackle-finished handle makes each one unique, a reminder that your tools should be as individual as your art.

Tip: Loosen up by holding the brush at its very end. Allow the sable hairs to glide naturally and watch your lines come alive.

No comparison: No synthetic brush can match the feathered lightness of sable. Without it, your fine strokes risk looking flat and forced.

Squirrel Hair Brushes: Effortless Blooms and Fluid Washes

If watercolour is your medium, squirrel hair brushes will transform the way you paint. Soft, absorbent, and elastic, squirrel hair creates flawless washes and subtle blends without streaks.

Our Warhol’s Wife squirrel hair brushes in sizes 2, 4, and 8 are loved for their fluid retention. They give you delicate blooms, the ability to shift effortlessly from broad strokes to fine detail and smooth backgrounds.

Unlike many synthetics, squirrel hair has a spring that returns to shape even after heavy use. This elasticity provides the confidence that each stroke will land exactly as intended.

Tip: Use the No.8 for bold washes, and smaller sizes for calligraphy, botanicals, or portrait details. Pressure control is everything.

Stay confident: Struggling with uneven washes or water blooms can sap your confidence. Without squirrel hair, achieving smooth gradients becomes an uphill battle.

Why Buy Paint Brushes from Art Materials Australia?

We are not simply suppliers. We are artists who understand what makes a great brush – every tool we stock is designed to inspire, last and perform. Buying the wrong brushes means lost time, ruined work, and wasted money. Why take the risk?

Designed by artists for artists
Fast shipping across Australia
Premium materials: Hog, sable, silicone, squirrel, and Taklon.
Unique, inspiring handles and finishes

From assorted paintbrush sets to specialist stippling brushes, we stock a wide selection to meet every creative need. Our brushes are tested in real studios, across real canvases, by real artists.

Final Paint Brush Art Tools and Tips

Match your brush to your medium. Use squirrel for watercolours, Hog for oils, and Taklon for versatility.
Care for your brushes. Clean them properly to extend their lifespan and maintain their softness.
Experiment. Small silicone brushes or sable liners can unlock techniques you never considered before.
Invest in quality. Poor brushes shed, splay, and waste your time.
Have a range. A balanced collection ensures you are ready for any project.

At Art Materials Australia, every artist deserves tools that honour their vision. Do not let subpar brushes hold you back. Discover our full range of paint brush art tools and tips, and feel the difference a great brush makes.

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