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If the bristles on your paintbrush look frayed, jagged, or if the bristles are starting to fall out, it's safe to say your little friend is ready for an upgrade. However, if you're not quite sure if the time is right, there is an easier way to tell when your paintbrush needs a new hairdo! To get the best results in your artwork, you should replace your paintbrushes about every 6 months. Want to see some of these brushes in action? Check out watercolor artist Sarah Cray's Panda and Tropical Sunset tutorials! Read on to learn about the uses of each type of brush!

Use a Flat Brush for color that’s smooth like butter, bold, and crisp! These are also great for creating long lines and spreading color quickly.

If you have an edge that’s close to another object or if you want a crisp, straight line, you'll want this kind of brush!

Angled brushes are best used for making clean lines.

Fan brushes are great for unique textures and special effects, making it easy to create multiple lines or dots at once.Liner brushes are your best friend when it comes to fine details and small areas! These have smaller and longer bristles for small, crisp lines.Round brushes are the most adaptable kind of brush because you can do so many things with them! This type of brush is great for washes, covering large areas quickly, and lines of all sizes.

Let's dive in to what each type of brush is best used for! The higher the number, the bigger the brush or the more bristles there are. Each type of brush has different sizes to help you cover larger areas or get those fine details depending on the size and subject of your painting. The most popular types of paintbrushes are Round, Liner, Wash, Angular Wash, and Fan.