This round brush is called a chisel edged round since it has no point. It equates to roughly a #3 sable round. I only have one size because if I need a small stroke I just apply less pressure on the bristles and if I need a large stroke, I apply more pressure! I generally use it flattened. Diamond Oak Drive Skiatook, OK 74070 Map It Phone: 918-396-2858 Toll Free: 877-681-4ART. Home; About The Artist; Contact; Shop; Jerry Yarnell/Yarnell Studio & School of Fine Art is not affiliated with the Company “Yarnell Art.”.

• Chisel Paint Brush
• Chisel Acrylic

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The chisel blender is comprised of short bristles formed in a compact manner. It holds its shape, blends softly and yet has a powerfully straight stroke when used on the chisel edge. I use chisels in all my work including birds, butterflies, flowers, still life and landscapes.

Two primary techniques used with a chisel blender are pat-blending and chisel blending.

CHISEL BLENDING

If you take a peek at the Daisy strokes shown in the main image you’ll notice that in the upper strokes there are striations. That is created through chisel blending. The same technique is applied to the breast of this little bird. By holding the brush on the chisel edge you are able to create the appearance of fluffy feathers.

PAT BLENDING

Chisel Paint Brush

Chisel Acrylic

Pat blending removes many of those striations and creates a softer effect. The leaves below are painted in water mixable oil and blended softly with the chisel blender.