You’ve finally splurged and bought yourself some of those terrific artist-grade brushes. Good for you. Now it’s time to learn how to care for and protect your new tools so you can get years of enjoyment and service from them.

Guest columnist and professional artist Mike Crowell breaks down the anatomy of a paintbrush and gives tips on how to find your own personal “best” brush.

There are a lot of brushes in the miniatures painting world, but only one is the amazing Winsor & Newton Series 7. It’s the Cadillac of brushes, and worth twice what it costs. Read the review to find out why.

Master’s Touch? Not! We rake some really pathetic brushes over the coals, Screaming Alpha style.