Best Artist Paint Brush Sets

Most Versatile

With 40 brushes and a travel-friendly case, this set is ideal for beginners and experts alike.

Set of 40 with 3 types of filament bristles. 11 hog, 17 nylon, and 12 pony brushes. Suitable for watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint. Comes with travel-friendly case for portability.

Zip N' Close 12-Brush Set

Case's wrap design has no secure closure which can be inconvenient.

Best Bang for the Buck

Royal Brush

Bargain Pick

Its affordable price and varied brushes make this set ideal for budget-minded shoppers.

Set of 12. Includes: 2 brights, 3 flats, 4 rounds, and 3 angulars. Taklon filaments. Hardwood handles. Easy to clean. Long-lasting. Has portable plastic pouch.

Velvetouch 4-Piece Professional Set

Its plastic pouch can get dirty easily.

Princeton

Most Durable

A pack of 4 quality brushes, ideal for its durability and affordable price.

Set of 4 includes round, long round, angle, and wash. Synthetic filament bristles. Long-lasting and easy to clean.

Professional Watercolor Brushes

Brushes shed easily.

Princeton

Best for Watercolors

Its soft filaments make these brushes ideal for watercolor painting.

Set of 4. Includes 3 rounds and 1 Aquarelle. Sizes are 2, 6, 10, and 3/4" inches. Synthetic squirrel filaments. Holds water. Smooth strokes on surface. Durable.

Signature Brush Set with Wallet

Paint brushes can shed.

Mont Marte

Portable Convenience

Its easel wallet makes this set ideal for outdoor painting and art students.

Set of 17. Includes 1 fan, 3 rounds, 4 flats, 3 filberts, 2 angulars, 2 liners, and 1 palette knife. Taklon filament bristles. Has zippered easel wallet for portability.