Dry Bristle

Sparse pigment skips along bristles; useful for highlights, hair, foliage and rough textures

Rendered by the software brush engine · light, medium and heavy pressure · blank canvas test

Best uses

Sparse pigment skips along bristles; useful for highlights, hair, foliage and rough textures

The three lines use the same preset and path at different pressures. Mixing brushes respond differently over existing color.

Brush comparison

Compare a similar brush: Oil Brush

Dry bristle breaks to reveal the base; oil brush lays down fuller continuous color.