Question were asked and Myrmidon answered I have read (in more than one place I think) that you can / should "wash" your brushes after use. As in with soap. My question is (i) Does anyone here wash their brushes with soap (and water I assume) after a painting session, if so do you wash all your brushes? Yes - absolutely. If not, you already know what happens if they get built up with dried pigment in the bristles. Only the 'sable' / hair brushes and / or synthetic brushes too? Everything gets washed - but it's not only that you wash them, but how and what you wash them with is extremely important to the life of the brush too. See the answer below... And (ii) What kind of soap do you use? 'Normal' hand washing soap (cake or liquid?), dishwashing detergent, laundry soap? Just so you know, I've got a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree and I graduated with a dual major in Drawing and Painting. If you've never bought professional grade Artist's water co...