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 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.

Willow Wolfe Callia Filbert brushes are made with an innovative blend of synthetic hair which offers excellent absorption, spring, and a gradual release of colour. They are designed for oil, acrylic, and watercolour, and contain no animal hair.

The filbert is a brush shaped like an oval at the tip and is tapered to a chisel edge. The shape of a filbert makes it useful for round or curved areas, applying washes, and painting flower strokes. It has incredible spring and snap, yet can blend very softly and is often used for pat blending techniques and merging values. The brush has a blend of multi-diameter synthetic filaments that have been etched to create microscopic pockets that absorb colour, allowing for a controlled release. Each brush features a lacquered handle and solid brass ferrule.

This is a Willow Wolfe Callia Brush Series 1200 Filbert Size 8.

This brush is made from a high grade of Chinese Chungking bristle, with a seamless nickelled brass ferrule and a long cream polished handle.

These black bristle hog brushes are truly beautiful. Similar in look to the black sable but with slightly stiffer hair and considerably less expensive. These natural hair brushes have the softness, touch, spring and control of a top quality brush. Interlocked hair, silver-coloured ferrule and matt black handle.

Jackson's Black Hog Brushes are different - not rudimentary but sophisticated in so many ways - a class act. When you pick up a brush the first thing you notice is the balance. It sits perfectly in the hand and the fulcrum, or balance point, is a third of the way up the handle. Black Hogs work well with oil and acrylic paint. Because of their springiness and ability to leave marks but are slightly malleable, they suit both media for slightly different reasons.

Silver Brush’s Bristlon Synthetic Brush has stiff, white, synthetic bristles that are designed to be use with harsh solvents without disintegrating or losing any of their great qualities.

This is a Silver Brush Bristlon Synthetic Brush Size 12, shape round.

Pro Arte Twist Grip Brushes are a general-purpose range of brushes that have specially designed ergonomic handles providing artists with extra control and comfort when working.

Twist Grip Brushes come in a choice of nine different brush shapes allowing for a wide range of techniques and painting applications. Choose from Round, Flat, Filbert, Angled, Comb, Dagger, Wash, Fan, and Deerfoot brush types.

With the exception of the Deerfoot Brushes which are made from black bristle hog hair and the Wash Brushes made from black goat hair, this range uses good quality synthetic hair compatible with a range of artists’ mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolour, and gouache.

Willow Wolfe Seneca brushes are made with synthetic hair and are designed for acrylic, oil, and water-mixable oil. The synthetic filaments retain their shape for excellent control and release of paint. Each brush has a well-crafted and balanced handle with a non-glare ferrule.

This is a Willow Wolfe Seneca Brush Series 1700 Round Size 4.

This brush is made from a high grade of Chinese Chungking bristle, with a seamless nickelled brass ferrule and a long cream polished handle.

These black bristle hog brushes are truly beautiful. Similar in look to the black sable but with slightly stiffer hair and considerably less expensive. These natural hair brushes have the softness, touch, spring and control of a top quality brush. Interlocked hair, silver-coloured ferrule and matt black handle.

Jackson's Black Hog Brushes are different - not rudimentary but sophisticated in so many ways - a class act. When you pick up a brush the first thing you notice is the balance. It sits perfectly in the hand and the fulcrum, or balance point, is a third of the way up the handle. Black Hogs work well with oil and acrylic paint. Because of their springiness and ability to leave marks but are slightly malleable, they suit both media for slightly different reasons.

Pro Arte Twist Grip Brushes are a general-purpose range of brushes that have specially designed ergonomic handles providing artists with extra control and comfort when working.

Twist Grip Brushes come in a choice of nine different brush shapes allowing for a wide range of techniques and painting applications. Choose from Round, Flat, Filbert, Angled, Comb, Dagger, Wash, Fan, and Deerfoot brush types.

With the exception of the Deerfoot Brushes which are made from black bristle hog hair and the Wash Brushes made from black goat hair, this range uses good quality synthetic hair compatible with a range of artists’ mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolour, and gouache.

Willow Wolfe Seneca brushes are made with synthetic hair and are designed for acrylic, oil, and water-mixable oil. The synthetic filaments retain their shape for excellent control and release of paint. Each brush has a well-crafted and balanced handle with a non-glare ferrule.

This is a Willow Wolfe Seneca Brush Series 1700 Filbert Size 8.

Artist and teacher Terry Harrison has produced a range of student quality brushes with ProArte, perfect for practising the techniques he teaches in his books and DVDS.

Perfect for use with watercolour, acrylic, and oils. A great brush for beginners, students or for those looking for a good quality brush on a budget.

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.

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.

These black bristle hog brushes are truly beautiful. Similar in look to the black sable but with slightly stiffer hair and considerably less expensive. These natural hair brushes have the softness, touch, spring and control of a top quality brush. Interlocked hair, silver-coloured ferrule and matt black handle.

Jackson's Black Hog Brushes are different - not rudimentary but sophisticated in so many ways - a class act. When you pick up a brush the first thing you notice is the balance. It sits perfectly in the hand and the fulcrum, or balance point, is a third of the way up the handle. Black Hogs work well with oil and acrylic paint. Because of their springiness and ability to leave marks but are slightly malleable, they suit both media for slightly different reasons.

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.

Silverstone brushes are of the finest quality interlocking Chungking white hog bristle. They have perfectly balanced and shaped handles for ultimate comfort and control, while a nickeled brass ferrule protects the brush from damage, splitting and wear.

1103 Filbert - Curved oval tips, soft edges, extra large sizes.
​Sizes: 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20.

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: 24. 9cmLength of bristles: 2. 9cmWidth of bristles at ferrule: 1. 5cmPlease note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue.

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 for oils. - Read more about these brushes on our blogPlease note that this synthetic brush does not contain any animal products, either in the varnish, bristles, paint or glue.

Pro Arte Twist Grip Brushes are a general-purpose range of brushes that have specially designed ergonomic handles providing artists with extra control and comfort when working.

Twist Grip Brushes come in a choice of nine different brush shapes allowing for a wide range of techniques and painting applications. Choose from Round, Flat, Filbert, Angled, Comb, Dagger, Wash, Fan, and Deerfoot brush types.

With the exception of the Deerfoot Brushes which are made from black bristle hog hair and the Wash Brushes made from black goat hair, this range uses good quality synthetic hair compatible with a range of artists’ mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolour, and gouache.

This new series is super stiff yet still extremely responsive. Unlike natural hog bristle, Catalyst has real integrity in water. Natural bristle can be rendered useless when it is water-soaked.

The true advance in Catalyst is the Polytip feature. For the first time, the tip of each individual hair has been split to replicate the natural flags on the finest natural bristle. By giving each individual hair 2 to 3 distinct tips, Catalyst is able to hold a higher volume of paint while providing a smoother application.

Designed for use with medium to heavy-bodied acrylics and oil paints, Catalyst pushes even heavy gel mediums with assurance.

This new series is super stiff yet still extremely responsive. Unlike natural hog bristle, Catalyst has real integrity in water. Natural bristle can be rendered useless when it is water-soaked.

The true advance in Catalyst is the Polytip feature. For the first time, the tip of each individual hair has been split to replicate the natural flags on the finest natural bristle. By giving each individual hair 2 to 3 distinct tips, Catalyst is able to hold a higher volume of paint while providing a smoother application.

Designed for use with medium to heavy-bodied acrylics and oil paints, Catalyst pushes even heavy gel mediums with assurance.

This new series is super stiff yet still extremely responsive. Unlike natural hog bristle, Catalyst has real integrity in water. Natural bristle can be rendered useless when it is water-soaked.

The true advance in Catalyst is the Polytip feature. For the first time, the tip of each individual hair has been split to replicate the natural flags on the finest natural bristle. By giving each individual hair 2 to 3 distinct tips, Catalyst is able to hold a higher volume of paint while providing a smoother application.

Designed for use with medium to heavy-bodied acrylics and oil paints, Catalyst pushes even heavy gel mediums with assurance.

This new series is super stiff yet still extremely responsive. Unlike natural hog bristle, Catalyst has real integrity in water. Natural bristle can be rendered useless when it is water-soaked.

The true advance in Catalyst is the Polytip feature. For the first time, the tip of each individual hair has been split to replicate the natural flags on the finest natural bristle. By giving each individual hair 2 to 3 distinct tips, Catalyst is able to hold a higher volume of paint while providing a smoother application.

Designed for use with medium to heavy-bodied acrylics and oil paints, Catalyst pushes even heavy gel mediums with assurance.