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.

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.

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 brush was designed with versatility as its main feature and VERSÀTIL really lives up to its name with exceptional snap, superior absorption and fluid retention. It’s excellent for use both with watercolour and oil /acrylic, allowing artists to create fine details as well as providing superior performance for colouring large areas and backgrounds. Initial feedback from artists and collaborators has been extremely positive and all agree VERSÀTIL is an exciting new alternative to the synthetic brush world.This watercolour travel brush set contains 6 brushes in the following sizes:  #2, Diameter 2.02mm, Length 13mm#4, Diameter 2.82mm, Length 16mm#6, Diameter 3.60mm, Length 19mm#8, Diameter 4.40mm, Length 22mm#10, Diameter 5.70mm, Length 25mm#12, Diameter 6.90mm, Length 28mmThe brushes have a lid and the set comes with a handmade top grain leather case to safely store them. Staff tip:When cleaning synthetic brushes that have been used with oil paint it is advisable to not use turpentine as it will start to break down the synthetic filaments within the brush. Instead we recommend to use an odourless / low-odour brush cleaner.

COSMOTOP-MIX B round.Composition of the classical natural hairs combined with synthetic fibre.So-called silver ferrule.Short blue lacquered esagonal handles.International sizes No. 0 to No. 30, as well as No. 40, without sizes 7, 9, 11 and 28.

Watercolour brush.A great mix of holding ability, control and price.A new brush unique to daVinci, the CosmoTop Mix is a combination of Kolinsky Red Sable, Russian Blue Squirrel, and Russian Fitch (Black Sable), along with small amounts of synthetic hair. This brush features the benefits of the finest natural hairs for watercolor: the pointing and edging of sable, the water-holding capacity and wash strokes of squirrel, and the stiffness and durability of fitch. This series provides an excellent opportunity for painters to buy large brushes at a great price. A brush for the future. Seamless, nickel-plated brass ferrules are rust-resistant. Round: Large reservoir belly continually supplies the brush tip with color. The largest sizes maintain their points and their large bellies can be used for mop techniques

Specifications.

Click below to view a guide to the dimensions of the brushes in this range

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Rigger, extra long length, sharp needle pointSelected Tobolsky-Kolinsky red sable hair.So-called silver ferrule.Long black polished handles.Sizes No.10/0, 5/0 and 0 to No. 20.For script lettering fine-line detail with oil colours and the mahlstick, the rigger is used.A super fine long haired liner / rigger brush with pure Kolinsky Sable. Made to the same high standards as all Da Vinci brushes, this is the ultimate fine line instrument.

Specifications..

PLEASE NOTE The handle sizes in the guide are for the Series 1203 and not the 1203K - 1203K brushes have short, watercolour brush handles.

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MAESTRO water colour brush, extra long and pointedly shaped Siberian Kolinsky red sable hair from selected male winter tails so-called silver ferrule short black polished esagonal handles English/American sizes No. 3/0 to No. 24 two millimeter longer in visible hair length as series 10; From size 12 up, the series 10, 11 and 35 are packaged piece by piece in a special gift box, which includes also some pure soap for the care of these precious brushesSometimes referred to as a designer brush, this is a very popular brush amongst floral artists.All hair used in daVinci natural hair watercolor brushes is dressed and prepared in the daVinci factory by skilled artisans who turn over the prepared hair to experienced brushmakers for hand shaping. In this way, quality standards are assured from raw material to finished brush. Kolinsky Sable rounds point and snap with unmatched resilience and strength. The reservoir, or belly, of the brush recharges the tip. The Maestro designation denotes the highest quality Selected Winter Male Kolinsky Red Sable hair from the Tobol river region in Eastern Siberia. In this region, hair from male, winter tails grows the longest and strongest due to the extreme cold. Expertly shaped, these brushes are unmatched for spring, resiliency, color- & water-carrying capacity and their ability to hold a sharp edge or point. They are excellent for precise, controlled brush strokes, detail work, illustration, and restoration. Each brush features a durable, seamless, nickel- or gold-plated brass ferrule.



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Pro Arte Series 26 Squirrel Mix Brushes are an economical brush range made from a blend of natural squirrel and pony hair. Suitable for a variety of mediums, these brushes are perfect in the classroom and for craft projects. The brushes feature seamless aluminium ferrules with metallic blue polished short handles and rounded tips.

Princeton: Best Synthetic Sable watercolour brushes are made with a blend of golden taklon hairs in a variety of different diameters. Developed for Princeton by master Japanese brush-maker Naohide Takamoto, these brushes take the 'Tak' from Takamoto to give the ‘taklon’ fibres their distinctive name. Princeton brush fibres, though made with synthetic bristles, have the appearance of genuine sable hairs. The fibres are held in place with a golden ferrule and the handles are fashioned from marbled red hardwood (the wash brushes have clear acrylic handles). This brush style absorbs water easily and paints supple strokes with a natural snap. Princeton brushes in the 4050 Series resist even the heaviest of painting wear and always return to a tight point or crisp edge after use.

Almost 20 years ago, Princeton’s Series 4050 brush was the first synthetic sable available for artists. This synthetic sable is now a popular, widely produced style of paintbrush, but the Series 4050 brush has never been equalled in quality.

Princeton: Best Synthetic Sable watercolour brushes are made with a blend of golden taklon hairs in a variety of different diameters. Developed for Princeton by master Japanese brush-maker Naohide Takamoto, these brushes take the 'Tak' from Takamoto to give the ‘taklon’ fibres their distinctive name. Princeton brush fibres, though made with synthetic bristles, have the appearance of genuine sable hairs. The fibres are held in place with a golden ferrule and the handles are fashioned from marbled red hardwood (the wash brushes have clear acrylic handles). This brush style absorbs water easily and paints supple strokes with a natural snap. Princeton brushes in the 4050 Series resist even the heaviest of painting wear and always return to a tight point or crisp edge after use.

Almost 20 years ago, Princeton’s Series 4050 brush was the first synthetic sable available for artists. This synthetic sable is now a popular, widely produced style of paintbrush, but the Series 4050 brush has never been equalled in quality.

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 3/0 Raven Mop, the second-smallest in the range. The length of the handle is 16. 2cm, the length of the bristles is 2. 3cm and the width of the ferrule is 0. 7cm. 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

Professional quality Kolinsky-Tajmyr Sable watercolour brush. Higher quality hair than standard Kolinsky Sable, these brushes offer excellent holding capacity, fine point and retainable shape. This brush comes highly recommended at a price very favourable when compared to other brushes in their class.

Ferrule Diameter: 2.82mm

Brush Head Length: 16mm

Princeton: Best Synthetic Sable watercolour brushes are made with a blend of golden taklon hairs in a variety of different diameters. Developed for Princeton by master Japanese brush-maker Naohide Takamoto, these brushes take the 'Tak' from Takamoto to give the ‘taklon’ fibres their distinctive name. Princeton brush fibres, though made with synthetic bristles, have the appearance of genuine sable hairs. The fibres are held in place with a golden ferrule and the handles are fashioned from marbled red hardwood (the wash brushes have clear acrylic handles). This brush style absorbs water easily and paints supple strokes with a natural snap. Princeton brushes in the 4050 Series resist even the heaviest of painting wear and always return to a tight point or crisp edge after use.

Almost 20 years ago, Princeton’s Series 4050 brush was the first synthetic sable available for artists. This synthetic sable is now a popular, widely produced style of paintbrush, but the Series 4050 brush has never been equalled in quality.

A set of Daler Rowney aquafine watercolour brushes. These brushes have natural and synthetic bristles. Contents Include: 4 x Daler Rowney Aquafine Watercolour Brushes 1 x Round 11 x Round 41 x Rigger 41 x Flat Shadow 6

Escoda Optimo 1241 travel brushes use Kolinsky sable hair, one of the best hairs for watercolour. It is considered one of the best types of hair because of its softness and natural spring. It is also valued in acrylic and oil painting to paint portraits or to finalize details of a piece of work. This set of 6 round, pointed travel brushes come in the following sizes: #2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. With synthetic leather case.

Considered the elite hair for watercolour, Escoda selects only the best Kolinsky male sable hair for this brush. This hair comes from the Tajmyr region in very northern Siberia. Points perfectly and has an extraordinary capacity to retain liquids. Excellent quality travel brush that comes highly recommended - a beautiful brush with a dark wood and brass handle/cap.

Ferrule Diameter: 2.02mm

Brush Head Length: 13mm

COSMOTOP-MIX B round.Composition of the classical natural hairs combined with synthetic fibre.So-called silver ferrule.Short blue lacquered esagonal handles.International sizes No. 0 to No. 30, as well as No. 40, without sizes 7, 9, 11 and 28.

Watercolour brush.A great mix of holding ability, control and price.A new brush unique to daVinci, the CosmoTop Mix is a combination of Kolinsky Red Sable, Russian Blue Squirrel, and Russian Fitch (Black Sable), along with small amounts of synthetic hair. This brush features the benefits of the finest natural hairs for watercolor: the pointing and edging of sable, the water-holding capacity and wash strokes of squirrel, and the stiffness and durability of fitch. This series provides an excellent opportunity for painters to buy large brushes at a great price. A brush for the future. Seamless, nickel-plated brass ferrules are rust-resistant. Round: Large reservoir belly continually supplies the brush tip with color. The largest sizes maintain their points and their large bellies can be used for mop techniques

Specifications.

Click below to view a guide to the dimensions of the brushes in this range

pdf=davinci5530.pdf

VERSATIL is the perfect synthetic alternative to Kolinsky sable. Designed with versatility as its main feature, VERSATIL really lives up to its name with exceptional snap, superior absorption and fluid retention. It is excellent for use with both watercolour and oil/acrylic, allowing artists to create fine details as well as providing superior performance for colouring larger areas and background. VERSATIL is an exciting new addition to the synthetic brush world. Ferrule Diameter: 8.00mmBrush Head Length: 15mm

Rigger, extra long length, sharp needle pointSelected Tobolsky-Kolinsky red sable hair.So-called silver ferrule.Long black polished handles.Sizes No.10/0, 5/0 and 0 to No. 20.For script lettering fine-line detail with oil colours and the mahlstick, the rigger is used.A super fine long haired liner / rigger brush with pure Kolinsky Sable. Made to the same high standards as all Da Vinci brushes, this is the ultimate fine line instrument.

Specifications..

PLEASE NOTE The handle sizes in the guide are for the Series 1203 and not the 1203K - 1203K brushes have short, watercolour brush handles.

pdf=davinci1203.pdf

Considered the elite hair for watercolour, Escoda selects only the best Kolinsky male sable hair for this brush. This hair comes from the Tajmyr region in very northern Siberia. Points perfectly and has an extraordinary capacity to retain liquids. Excellent quality travel brush that comes highly recommended - a beautiful brush with a dark wood and brass handle/cap.

Ferrule Diameter: 2.82mm

Brush Head Length: 16mm

An almost perfect imitation of squirrel has been achieved with this artificial hair. Thanks to the special fiber in this ÚLTIMO series, extraordinary softness and a capacity to retain liquids is achieved which is virtually the same as that found in the natural squirrel hair.This watercolour travel brush set contains 6 brushes in the following sizes:  #2, Diameter 2.02mm, Length 13mm#4, Diameter 2.82mm, Length 16mm#6, Diameter 3.60mm, Length 19mm#8, Diameter 4.40mm, Length 22mm#10, Diameter 5.70mm, Length 25mm#12, Diameter 6.90mm, Length 28mmThe brushes have a lid and the set comes with a handmade top grain leather case to safely store them. 

This is an excellent quality brush which is suitable for a variety of techniques. The natural hair in the head of this brush is thicker and shorter than our regular badger fan and provides a stiffer brush, ideal for stippling trees and bushes. It is also great for blending techniques. To find out more about Jackson's Speciality Watercolour Brushes, read our article on them here. youtube=TyMc_gCnt90

VERSATIL is the perfect synthetic alternative to Kolinsky sable. Designed with versatility as its main feature, VERSATIL really lives up to its name with exceptional snap, superior absorption and fluid retention. It is excellent for use with both watercolour and oil/acrylic, allowing artists to create fine details as well as providing superior performance for colouring larger areas and background. VERSATIL is an exciting new addition to the synthetic brush world. Ferrule Diameter: 3.60mmBrush Head Length: 20mm

MAESTRO water colour brush, extra long and pointedly shaped Siberian Kolinsky red sable hair from selected male winter tails so-called silver ferrule short black polished esagonal handles English/American sizes No. 3/0 to No. 24 two millimeter longer in visible hair length as series 10; From size 12 up, the series 10, 11 and 35 are packaged piece by piece in a special gift box, which includes also some pure soap for the care of these precious brushesSometimes referred to as a designer brush, this is a very popular brush amongst floral artists.All hair used in daVinci natural hair watercolor brushes is dressed and prepared in the daVinci factory by skilled artisans who turn over the prepared hair to experienced brushmakers for hand shaping. In this way, quality standards are assured from raw material to finished brush. Kolinsky Sable rounds point and snap with unmatched resilience and strength. The reservoir, or belly, of the brush recharges the tip. The Maestro designation denotes the highest quality Selected Winter Male Kolinsky Red Sable hair from the Tobol river region in Eastern Siberia. In this region, hair from male, winter tails grows the longest and strongest due to the extreme cold. Expertly shaped, these brushes are unmatched for spring, resiliency, color- & water-carrying capacity and their ability to hold a sharp edge or point. They are excellent for precise, controlled brush strokes, detail work, illustration, and restoration. Each brush features a durable, seamless, nickel- or gold-plated brass ferrule.

Specifications..pdf=davinci35.pdf

Da Vinci Casaneo Watercolour brushes are made from synthetic Kazan squirrel hair and are vegan and animal-friendly.Designed for use with watercolour or fluid acrylics, the Casaneo line possesses both the springy elasticity of Kazan squirel hair and its high paint-holding capacity. Available as flats, rounds, pointed oval, mottlers and wash brushes.The Series 5898 Flat comes in the following sizes: 8, 12, 16, 20, 24. The synthetic hairs are mounted on their short, black, polished esagonal handles by means of an imitation silver ferrule. This is a Da Vinci Casaneo Series 5898 Flat Size 12.