# Easy Clean Painting Accessories The 'ONLY' Paintbrush Can be Pinched to Fan Bristles for Cleaning By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-accessories References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/02/03/one-brush-to-rule-them-all/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/33333153/ONLY-Paintbrush) When it comes to painting accessories, being able to clean them easily is a must for many artists, which the 'ONLY' Paintbrush places front and center. Aside from being a precise angled brush, the 'ONLY' Paintbrush can be pinched on the handle to enable the bristles to be fanned out and cleaned easily. Mediums like oil can be tough to remove from bristles as tiny bits of paint can remain trapped within the tight bristles. The 'ONLY' Paintbrush helps eliminate this problem and features a cap that doubles as both a cap for the bristles and a hard case for the handle. The 'ONLY' Paintbrush is designed by Christopher Crowley and helps revolutionize how think about painting accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Easy-clean Painting Accessories:** The 'ONLY' Paintbrush demonstrates a trend of innovative painting accessories that prioritize easy cleaning, making them more convenient for artists. - **Dual-purpose Painting Tools:** The 'ONLY' Paintbrush showcases a trend of painting tools that serve multiple functions, combining a brush and a bristle cap in one design. - **Revolutionizing Painting Techniques:** The 'ONLY' Paintbrush introduces a trend of rethinking traditional painting techniques by offering a brush that can be pinched and fanned out for easier cleaning, enhancing the overall painting experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Supplies:** The 'ONLY' Paintbrush addresses a need in the art supplies industry for efficient and convenient cleaning solutions for painting tools. - **Home Improvement:** The 'ONLY' Paintbrush disrupts the home improvement industry by offering a new tool that simplifies the cleaning process and enhances the durability of painting accessories. - **Product Design:** The 'ONLY' Paintbrush presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in product design, inspiring designers to create unique and multi-functional tools that improve user experience and simplify maintenance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Soap-Dispensing Dish Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-brush.md) - [No-Rinse Brush Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salon-perfect-makeup-brush-cleaner.md) - [Pet Hair-Collecting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layer-brush.md) - [Artisan Plant Care Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-brush.md) - [Wellness-Promoting Brush Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwind-brush.md) - [Customizable Detangling Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detangling-brushes.md) - [Spiritual Stone Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-brush.md) - [Eco-Friendly Computer Cleaning Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-cleaning-brush.md) - [Broom-Shaped Beauty Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-complexion-brush.md)