Hand Holding Paintbrush Drawing: A Step-by-Step Guide

Drawing your own paintbrushes can be a fun and creative activity, especially if you're an art enthusiast like me. With just a few simple steps, you can create a beautiful drawing of your very first (or current) art supplies.

To start, draw two rectangles for the handle of the brush, leaving a small gap in between them to indicate the separation between the hair and the bristles. You can then draw straight lines within that shape to indicate the hairs if you want or leave it plain. Once you're happy with the basic shape, you can color your drawing in or leave it as is depending on what you plan to use it for.

For the second paintbrush drawing, all you need to do is draw two lines at an angle and join them with a curved line. To complete your paint brush drawing, you'll want to draw two curved lines facing outwards but making the bottom one slightly longer to make the brush look more curved.

On the right-hand side, draw another rectangle shape and close it off with a curved line for the first brush but for the second brush make it more angled as you draw the lines coming out. Begin by drawing two lines horizontally and then drawing a curved line to join those two lines together on the left side. Since we'll be drawing two different paintbrushes, you'll want to draw this step twice.

To draw a paintbrush, all you really need to do is sketch out the handle of the brush, the part that holds the hair and bristles together, and then the hair itself. There are lots of different shapes for the brushes that you can draw as well but for this drawing lesson, we'll stick with learning how to draw a round brush and a straight head brush.

Drawing my paint supplies has been an awesome way for me to remember how special they are to me, and I think it would be a great idea for anyone who's fond of painting to join me in learning how to draw their own paintbrushes. Who knows, you might just discover a new hobby like I did! With just a few minutes and some simple steps, you can create a beautiful drawing of your art supplies that will serve as a wonderful memory of your creative journey.

So, grab your pencils and paper and let's get started on this fun and easy drawing activity. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, I'm sure you'll have a blast learning how to draw a paintbrush and creating your own unique piece of art. Happy drawing!

Hand holding paintbrush drawing