Designed for lettering, lining out and landscape applications.

Dalon is a remarkable man-made imitation of natural sable hair. Each Dalon filament is extruded to a point, just like natural hair, and construction of the brush head is meticulously hand crafted with exactly the same care and attention as the sable brush it is intended to rival. Dalon s high resilience and durability ensures excellent shape retention and long life in use with oils, water colours and acrylics alike. Dalon is an alternative to sable at a fraction of the cost.

The Jackson's Shinku brush range is a red synthetic haired brush (Shinku means 'crimson' in Japanese) that has a vibrant spring in the hairs. The hairs are super glossy which helps achieve smooth and fresh brush marks. Shinku brushes are made to the highest specification which means you will not lose hairs in your work while painting. It is a wonderful long-handled brush, perfect for acrylic painting techniques. Please note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue.

Princeton, who over twenty years ago created a synthetic version of the sable brush, have created synthetic squirrel bush. Princeton’s synthetic squirrel brushes, like their synthetic sable cousins, were designed to surpass their natural counterparts. Princeton’s Neptune™ brushes hold colour excellently and come in a large range of shapes, including mottlers and quills. Neptune™ squirrel brushes have traditional solid wood watercolour handles.

Aquafine uses Daler-Rowney’s unique formulation of thick and thin filaments, tapered to a point, as well as different lengths to become a remarkable imitation of natural sable hair.

This special construction allows Daler-Rowney synthetic brushes to outperform all other synthetic brushes in point and stroke, and guarantees that the brushes will not split. They have excellent shape retention and longer life than natural sable hair.

A square-shaped flat brush with good colour control for sharp edging, blending and short, even strokes.

Akoya brushes, so named because their pure white silky hairs resemble the Akoya pearl, have been developed to match and build upon qualities offered by the leading natural hog brushes. Colour and liquid absorbency is maximised by craters in each hair that gather pigment and replicate natural hairs in a way that other synthetic brushes are not capable of. In addition to this, the Akoya brushes maintain the excellent spring and shape that one would expect of a synthetic brush, reinforced by the two thicknesses of hair used. These brushes are designed to last, thanks to a heating process that causes the hairs to retain their shape after use, and the strength of the filaments themselves. This durability means that you won't have bristles breaking off in your paint. With slightly stiffer hair than our Procryl brushes, the Akoya exhibits the best characteristics of both the highest grade natural and the finest synthetic brushes. Please note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue. For more information and reviews on Jackson's Ayoka Brushes, click here.

The Raven is a short handled watercolour mop brush which is made from synthetic squirrel hair. It has an excellent take-up and release of water and holds a lot of paint which will enable you to produce long, flowing strokes. The larger sizes are especially useful for creating big washes of colour without having to reload your brush with pigment or water. The hair is soft and holds its shape really well, it retains a really nice point which will be ideal for finer detail. This is a Size 4 Raven Mop, the second-largest in the range. The length of the handle is 19cm, the length of the bristles is 3. 5cm and the width of the ferrule is 1. 3cm. Please note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue. Read more about the Raven brushes on our blog

Designed especially for acrylic painters who require precision for detail, with tremendous spring and great pointing adaptability.

Specifications..

Aqua Elite by Princeton is an innovative synthetic hair brush that is designed to perform like natural Kolinsky, yet at a lower price point.

Princeton Aqua Elite brushes are excellent for artists working with watercolour and oil paints. They are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, and are all animal friendly. Aqua Elite Travel Brushes are also available.

The Onyx is a stiff haired, short handled synthetic brush which has a great spring, holds it shape incredibly well and has a good colour holding capacity. A smooth, versatile brush that glides with paint, it is best used with heavy body or fluid paint. It is firm yet flexible and has a lovely silky texture when working with it. It is perfect for both precision work and looser styles. Ideal for acrylic painting but can also be used with oils. Please note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue.

Start with watercolour.
Daler-Rowney Simply Watercolour Brushes are made from natural hair in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit almost any need.

Natural hair.
Simply Watercolour Brushes are available in 7 sets of short handle brushes made out of a variety of hair from synthetic to natural pony or sable. 

Top of the range Kolinsky Sable brush from Raphael of France. Made to very high specifications this professional brush has a fine point and full body. Seamless nickel-plated brass ferrule and its distinctive orange tip. A brush to treasure.

The hair, which has a golden red fawn appearance, has incomparable vigour, springiness and elasticity. Thanks to it's flag, it is the perfect bristle for precision work and fine details. It is the ideal extra-fine hair for all artists' brushes, but historically it's price has been higher than gold.

Hog brushes are one of the most widely-used brushes for oil painting. While lower cost bristle brushes are boiled to straighten hairs and then bleached to uniform the colour, Shiro brushes do not undergo boiling and have only minimal bleaching in order to prolong the lifespan of the brush and maintain the strength of the hair. This also means that they retain natural curve and cuticle, which is essential for achieving the very best shape and spring. As with all natural materials, care must be taken to ensure brush life is optimised, so please remember to always wash brushes in lukewarm water and to store with the brush head away from other surfaces in an airy and shaded environment.

A scrubber brush is used for lifting colour out of a painting to enable the re-painting of an area or for creating light effects. Diameter 1.8cm Ferrule 6cm Bristle 1.3cm

The Jackson's Shinku brush range is a red synthetic haired brush (Shinku means 'crimson' in Japanese) that has a vibrant spring in the hairs. The hairs are super glossy which helps achieve smooth and fresh brush marks. Shinku brushes are made to the highest specification which means you will not lose hairs in your work while painting. It is a wonderful long-handled brush, perfect for acrylic painting techniques. Round brushes are made of a cylinder of hair that tapers to a point which makes them particularly useful for painting a multitude of different marks from very fine lines and dots to big swathes of gestural colour. Please note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue.

This multifunctional Plastic Brush Washer comes with a dual washer compartment, palette lid and carrying handle. It serves as a useful water holder, brush holder and mixing palette. This washer has a total of twenty-four graduated brush holder holes; each side of the square washer has six slots. It is divided into a wiping compartment with ridges and a soaking compartment for resting brushes in clean water whilst not in use. Made from sturdy white plastic. Dimensions: 25 x 15 x 10.5cm

Top of the range Kolinsky Sable brush from Raphael of France. Made to very high specifications this professional brush has a fine point and full body. Seamless nickel-plated brass ferrule and its distinctive orange tip. A brush to treasure.

The hair, which has a golden red fawn appearance, has incomparable vigour, springiness and elasticity. Thanks to it's flag, it is the perfect bristle for precision work and fine details. It is the ideal extra-fine hair for all artists' brushes, but historically it's price has been higher than gold.

Start with acrylic.
Daler-Rowney Simply Acrylic brushes are made with golden Taklon and are synthetic material formulated to exhibit the qualities of the finest hair brushes.

Golden Taklon hair.
Simply Acrylic brushes cover a variety of shapes and sizes to fit all the needs of a beginner artist. They are available in a selection of sets.

The Onyx is a stiff haired, short handled synthetic brush which has a great spring, holds it shape incredibly well and has a good colour holding capacity. A smooth, versatile brush that glides with paint, it is best used with heavy body or fluid paint. It is firm yet flexible and has a lovely silky texture when working with it. It is perfect for both precision work and looser styles. Ideal for acrylic painting but can also be used with oils. Please note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue.

The favoured brush of a number of professional oil painters, Jackson's Procryl is not slick or too springy like many synthetic brushes - it has been designed with professional oil and acrylic painters in mind. Made with acrylic fibres, they are moderately springy and absorbent and soften after repeated cleaning with solvents. The softness of the hairs makes this brush great for soft blending. The brush is very responsive and capable of blending to a very high standard. The edge holds its tight shape while loaded with paint, producing a clean, chiseled edge where necessary. Please note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue. Measurements are as follows:Total length: 29. 8cmLength of bristles: 1cmWidth of bristles at ferrule: 0. 9cm

The favoured brush of a number of professional oil painters, Jackson's Procryl is not slick or too springy like many synthetic brushes - it has been designed with professional oil and acrylic painters in mind. Made with acrylic fibres, they are moderately springy and absorbent and soften after repeated cleaning with solvents. The softness of the hairs makes this brush great for soft blending. The brush is very responsive and capable of blending to a very high standard. The edge holds its tight shape while loaded with paint, producing a clean, chiseled edge where necessary. Measurements are as follows:Total length: 30. 3cmLength of bristles: 1. 7cmWidth of bristles at ferrule: 0. 7cmPlease note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue.

Hog brushes are one of the most widely-used brushes for oil painting. While lower cost bristle brushes are boiled to straighten hairs and then bleached to uniform the colour, Shiro brushes do not undergo boiling and have only minimal bleaching in order to prolong the lifespan of the brush and maintain the strength of the hair. This also means that they retain natural curve and cuticle, which is essential for achieving the very best shape and spring. As with all natural materials, care must be taken to ensure brush life is optimised, so please remember to always wash brushes in lukewarm water and to store with the brush head away from other surfaces in an airy and shaded environment.

The favoured brush of a number of professional oil painters, Jackson's Procryl is not slick or too springy like many synthetic brushes - it has been designed with professional oil and acrylic painters in mind. Made with acrylic fibres, they are moderately springy and absorbent and soften after repeated cleaning with solvents. The softness of the hairs makes this brush great for soft blending. The brush is very responsive and capable of blending to a very high standard. The edge holds its tight shape while loaded with paint, producing a clean, chiseled edge where necessary. Measurements are as follows:Total length: 29. 7cmLength of bristles: 1. 4cmWidth of bristles at ferrule: 0. 6cmPlease note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue.

Akoya brushes, so named because their pure white silky hairs resemble the Akoya pearl, have been developed to match and build upon qualities offered by the leading natural hog brushes. Colour and liquid absorbency is maximised by craters in each hair that gather pigment and replicate natural hairs in a way that other synthetic brushes are not capable of. In addition to this, the Akoya brushes maintain the excellent spring and shape that one would expect of a synthetic brush, reinforced by the two thicknesses of hair used. These brushes are designed to last, thanks to a heating process that causes the hairs to retain their shape after use, and the strength of the filaments themselves. This durability means that you won't have bristles breaking off in your paint. With slightly stiffer hair than our Procryl brushes, the Akoya exhibits the best characteristics of both the highest grade natural and the finest synthetic brushes. Please note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue. For more information and reviews on Jackson's Ayoka Brushes, click here.

The favoured brush of a number of professional oil painters, Jackson's Procryl is not slick or too springy like many synthetic brushes - it has been designed with professional oil and acrylic painters in mind. Made with acrylic fibres, they are moderately springy and absorbent and soften after repeated cleaning with solvents. The softness of the hairs makes this brush great for soft blending. The brush is very responsive and capable of blending to a very high standard. The edge holds its tight shape while loaded with paint, producing a clean, chiseled edge where necessary. Please note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue. Measurements are as follows:Total length: 29. 8cmLength of bristles: 1. 1cmWidth of bristles at ferrule: 0. 7cm