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Brush Shape Differences

Paintbrushes are available in a wide variety of shapes. Selecting a brush shape that is suitable for your media, style, and scale can help you more easily achieve your artistic goals. Whether you’re adding intricate details and textures or laying in large areas of water or color, our comprehensive guide will help you select the right brush shape for any painting project. To learn more about brushes, visit [Brush Fiber Differences](https://www.dickblick.com/lp/brush-fiber-differences/ "Brush Fiber Differences") and [How to Measure a Brush](https://www.dickblick.com/lp/how-to-measure-a-brush/ "How to Measure A Brush").

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