Edit Article  Choosing good paint brushes for your art is an
important step in gathering your art materials. Here are some
guidelines to consider when making your purchases.      1. 1
Familiarize yourself with the brushes. Typically, an artist will
have many different types of brushes for different techniques
and painting methods:   2. 2     Familiarize yourself with
different hair-types. There are different materials used for
brushes:     • Bristle - usually the cheapest - made from pig
hairs. This is a standard brush that you would find often in
artists' collections.     • Synthetic - these can be cheap or
expensive and they have a different feel than natural hair
brushes.     • Sable - usually the most expensive - made from
various other fine-haired animals, such as sables, weasels, and
other rodents.   3. 3     Choose a brush that feels good and is
well-built:   4. 4     Look for sales at art supply stores. If
you are a student, be sure to go to stores that honor student
discounts. Paying full price f