The shapes and sizes of the brushes ... can be used to apply thick, textured paint directly onto the canvas. Canvas that has been primed will accept the paint more easily. Gesso and acrylic ...

This manually operated paint brush and roller cleaner from Purdy uses a spinning motion to whisk moisture and excess paint out of brushes and rollers. Used in combination with a brush and roller ...

Depending on the technique used by the artist, acrylic can produce results that are like oil or watercolour. Acrylics are water-based which means they can be cleaned from brushes more easily.