Thick, thin, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or curved… The line is one of the most basic visual elements. And yet, it can be used in a multitude of ways; from defining shapes, figures, and patterns to indicating movement, emotion, and textures; linework allows artists to create intricate details, bold outlines, and fluid motion.
No matter your painting technique or mark-making preference, we, here at Trekell, have a wide selection of brushes perfect for your linework needs.
DAGGER
A dagger brush's unique shape — a rising edge that terminates into a knife-like point — gives it the ability to lay down small, sharp lines such as individual strands of hair.
We offer Dagger brushes in various sizes in our Golden Taklon 6" Short Handle and Onyx brush lines.
SCRIPT/RIGGER
Speaking of hair, the script brush's long hairs are formed into a narrow point. Tasks requiring delicate details, such as highlighting, outlining, and lettering, are where the script brush has made its name, though its paint-carrying capacity also allows for long, unbroken linework.
We offer Script/Rigger brushes in various sizes in our Golden Taklon 10" Long Handle, Golden Taklon 6" Short Handle, Crimson Taklon 10" Long Handle, Crimson Taklon 6" Short Handle, Onyx, Protégé, Sienna, and Spectrum brush lines.
CAT’S TONGUE
The cat's tongue is a utility brush, performing many techniques well. Its triangle tip is for delicate lines, the edge for medium-sized strokes, and the flat side for bold lines and confident washes. A growing favorite among watercolorists, though it works well with most media.
We offer Cat's Tongue brushes in various sizes in our Golden Taklon 10" Long Handle, Golden Taklon 6" Short Handle, and Sienna brush lines.
BRIGHT
The shorter, evenly-shaped hairs of bright brushes are ideal for easily controlling heavy and thick applications of paint with succinct strokes. If you're planning on laying paint on top of paint in terse bursts, these brushes are a must.
We offer Bright brushes in various sizes in our Golden Taklon 10" Long Handle, Golden Taklon 6" Short Handle, Crimson Taklon 10" Long Handle, Crimson Taklon 6" Short Handle, Hog Bristle, Onyx, Opal, Sienna and Spectrum brush lines.
ANGLE
With longer hairs on one end that get progressively shorter towards the other, an angle brush's slope aids precision, allowing for clean, efficient linework. With a slightly different technique, artists can also achieve a soft shading effect.
We offer Angle brushes in various brushes in our Golden Taklon 6" Short Handle brush line.
ROUND
When people think of a fine art brush, they picture a round. The iconic, rounded shape is versatile, allowing artists to lay down washes, fills, and lines of all sizes.
We offer Round brushes in various sizes in our Golden Taklon 10" Long Handle, Golden Taklon 6" Long Handle, Crimson Taklon 10" Long Handle, Crimson Taklon 6"Short Handle, Hog Bristle, Legion, Onyx, Opal, Protégé, Protégé Plus, Sienna, and Spectrum brush lines.
LINER
The liner brush is similar to the script brush, just with a smaller, narrower shape. If a project calls for deft control, such as lettering or tight outlines, a liner brush is a smart right choice.
We offer Liner brushes in various sizes in our Golden Taklon 10" Long Handle, Golden Taklon 6" Short Handle, Crimson Taklon 10" Long Handle, Crimson Taklon 6" Short Handle, Legion, Sienna, and Spectrum brush lines.
Try a Trekell linework brush today!
