Brush Stroke Basics: How to Use a Flat Brush

Mastering the Straight Stroke and the Chisel Edge Stroke is the best place to begin learning proper brush pressure.

This video introduces a decorative painting fundamental—the comma stroke—using a flat brush.

S-strokes are often used to enhance a surface with a decorative border. Learn how to properly use the chisel edge of the brush as well as when to apply pressure to widen the brush stroke.

The U-stroke is a decorative painting basic beginner stroke that is both fun and easy to master.

Half-circle strokes are simple to do yet a decorative painting basic. Learn how to hold the flat brush and see how quickly half-circle strokes can be painted.

See how to combine a variety of flat brush decorative painting brush strokes into one easy-to-follow tutorial.