Brushes for Acrylic - Winsor & Newton
Discover our range of acrylic paint brushes at Jackson’s. From professional to beginner, acrylic brushes come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and fiber types to support every technique.
Soft brushes are ideal for blending and glazing, while coarse hog and synthetic brushes are excellent for gestural, impasto marks. Fine brushes are suited to detail work, and large mottlers are great for blocking in bold areas of color. Explore top quality acrylic brushes from trusted brands such as Da Vinci, Escoda, Pro Arte, Silver Brush, and Jackson’s Own Brand.
Acrylic Brushes: Popular Questions from Artists
At Jackson’s Art Supplies, we offer a wide range of acrylic paint brushes designed to meet the demands of painters at every level. Whether you’re painting bold strokes or blending fine detail, our brushes for acrylic painting deliver control, durability, and performance.
Our range includes trusted brands such as Da Vinci, Escoda, Pro Arte, Silver Brush, and Jackson’s own acrylic paint brushes and sets. Explore the full collection of acrylic brushes and find the perfect tools for your practice.
Acrylic paint brushes are made to handle the fast-drying, flexible nature of acrylic paint. Most are made from synthetic fibers like nylon or taklon, which resist damage and are long-lasting. Natural hair options are also available. Acrylic brushes are easy to clean and should hold their shape well. They are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes.
Popular brush shapes include flat, round, filbert, fan, and angle brushes. Ranges such as Da Vinci Nova and Pro Arte Acrylix are particularly popular due to their performance and longevity.
Many artists prefer to use specialist brushes for acrylic painting because they are suited to the specific demands of their technique. The wide variety of shapes and sizes available enables artists to switch techniques without switching media.
‘Designed with acrylic painters in mind, synthetic brushes at their best combine the bounce and resilience of (typically long-handled) stiff brushes with the smooth draw of a sable [...]
The diameter of the handle was appropriate to the width of the ferrule, which meant the brushes were suitable both for broad strokes and precision work – neither too fiddly nor too chunky in the hand.’
- Chris Longridge, Review of Jackson’s Procryl Brushes, Jackson’s Art Blog
We stock a wide range of acrylic paint brushes from leading brushmakers. Our brush range covers all budgets, sizes and shapes, including:
- Round Brushes: for detail and line work
- Flat Brushes: for broad coverage and bold strokes
- Filbert Brushes: for soft blending and curved edges
- Fan Brushes: for textures and foliage
- Angle Brushes: for sharp edges and precision
- Brush Sets: ideal for beginners and travelling artists
Jackson’s is proud to offer high quality acrylic paint brushes, backed by years of industry expertise, award-winning service, and thousands of five-star reviews. We offer fast delivery, eco-friendly packaging, and expert advice. Read our reviews→
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