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Richeson Synthetic Watercolor Brush Series 9000 Round #5Save Up to28%Off list…ferrules attached to short black lacquered wood handles. These short handled rounds will hold plenty of watercolor, gouache, casein or acrylic, and release paint smoothly, giving the painter perfect control. * Its historic fine snappy point and its ability to carry great volumes of color have kept… 9000 Round Series Synthetic Short Handle Rounds release paint smoothly, giving the painter perfect control. Performance minded super strong filament hair brushes that withstand harsh painting techniques even on rough surfaces. The Richeson 9000 Round Series Short Handle rounds offer a quick, and flawless brush response coming to a split-proof, extra fine point or a neat hard edge. These brushes feature up to 1" seamless nickel plated ferrules attached to short black lacquered wood handles. These short handled rounds will hold plenty of watercolor, gouache, casein or acrylic, and release paint smoothly, giving the painter perfect control. * Its historic fine snappy point and its ability to carry great volumes of color have kept it an industry leader * These brushes have seven different types of pointed synthetic fibers blended to create a marvelous artist tool.* The brushes have a silver seamless ferrule and a beautiful black handle with gold and yellow trim. 9000 Series Synthetic Watercolor Rounds Set of 5: Brush sizes included in this set: Round Size #2, #4, #6, #8, #12 See More
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Creative Mark Berlin Synthetic 5" Mottler Brush (Series 1018M)Save Up to81%Off list…four times * Acrylic Brush Set of 6 w/ Brush Easel Case * Acrylic Brush Set of 12 w/ Brush Easel Case Perfect For: * Acrylics, oils, or alkyds * Easel painting * Fine details * Precise lay down of color * Professionals and art enthusiasts * Students and teachers * Professional acrylic painters *… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils The Finest Brushes for Painting with Acrylic Colors in the World Or Your Money Back! Today there are hosts of synthetic brushes available, but there has never been an acrylic brush able to outperform natural hair, that is until now. The motivation for creating the Berlin Synthetic Long Handle Brush series were artists just like you! We set out to eliminate all of the drawbacks associated with synthetic acrylic brushes. Specifically: synthetic hair that did not hold color or perform with the control and precision of natural hair. With the help of our German brush manufacturer and customer input, we created the Berlin series. As a result of our research, all Berlin brushes are interlocked using a special heat treatment process that creates a bounce-back memory effect and produces a brush with great shape and resistance. Berlin brushes use a blend of four different filament diameter sizes between .1mm to .28mm. The mix of filament hair is dependent on the size and shape of the brush. The synthetic filament hair is also treated and shaped so that each brush closely parallels natural hair in texture and tapers to create a very robust brush body with a soft feel at the tip. Each Berlin brush features a nickel-plated silver ferrule and a long Blue Turquoise handle made of wood from sustainable forests. The handles are dipped in a high-grade varnish four times, which helps to keep them in good condition if properly cleaned. Simply put, these brushes are a modern marvel that will allow you to translate your ideas through your hand and onto the canvas with unparalleled ease. There has never been an acrylic brush able to outperform natural hair, that is until now. Berlin brushes use a blend of four different filament diameter sizes between .1mm to .28mm. Ultimate precision and outperforms natural hair! Synthetic hair that will hold color and perform with the control and precision of natural hair. Simply put, these brushes are a modern marvel! Key Features: * Handmade in Germany * Mottlers, Flats, Brights, Filberts, Rounds & Sets * Interlocked bristles * Bounce back memory effect with great shape and resistance * A blend of four different filament diameters * Synthetic filament hair * Holds color & performs with the control & precision of natural hair * Closely parallels real hair in texture & shape * Long handles * Nickel-plated silver ferrules * Wood from sustainable forestry used * Handle dipped in a high-grade varnish four times * Acrylic Brush Set of 6 w/ Brush Easel Case * Acrylic Brush Set of 12 w/ Brush Easel Case Perfect For: * Acrylics, oils, or alkyds * Easel painting * Fine details * Precise lay down of color * Professionals and art enthusiasts * Students and teachers * Professional acrylic painters * Artists wanting the best experience Berlin Synthetic Long Handle Acrylic Brush Sets Berlin Long Handle Acrylic Brush Set of 6 With Brush Easel Case: Set includes: Size #2 Flat, #12 Flat, #2 Bright, #6 Bright, #24 Filbert, #2 Round, and Creative Mark Folding Long Handle Brush Easel Berlin Long Handle Acrylic Brush Set of 12 With Brush Easel Case: Set includes: Long Handle Size #2 Flat, #12 Flat, #2 Bright, #6 Bright, #12 Bright, #24 Bright, #2 Filbert, #6 Filbert, #16 Filbert, #24 Filbert, #2 Round, #12 Round and Creative Mark Folding Long Handle Brush Easel Berlin Acrylic Brush Script Liner Set of 3 Long Handle Series 9980: Set includes size #0, #2, and #6 Script Liner. Berlin Acrylic Brush Long Handle Script Liner Set of 3 (Box of 12): Set includes size #0 , #2 , and #6 Script Liner times twelve. Berlin Series 1018M General Mottler Set: Set contains 1-inch Mottler, 1.5-inch Mottler, and 2-inch Mottler. Berlin Series 1018M Large Painting Mottler Set: Set contains 1-inch Mottler, 1.5-inch Mottler, 2-inch Mottler, 3-inch Mottler, and 4-inch Mottler. Berlin Series 1018M The Works Mural Mottler Set: Set contains the 1-inch, 1.5-inch, 2-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch Mottler. See More
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Da Vinci Cosmotop Spin Series 5580 Synthetic sz. 5 RoundSave Up to36%Off list…Popular shapes & sizes: Round, Rigger, Oval, Flat Wash, and Travel Round Perfect For: * Watercolor, gouache, and acrylics * Area work and washes * Travel and en plein air painting * Superb brush response & control * Linework and design * Students, teachers, professionals * Animal-friendly… Animal-Friendly Synthetic Hair Brushes! da Vinci Cosmotop Spin Brushes hold more water than any other synthetic bristle, with a large belly that narrows to a distinct point especially in the round and quill shapes. The blending and arrangement of five different diameters of synthetic hair help Cosmotop Spin Brushes mimic the behavior of natural hair. Each brush has a nickel-plated seamless ferrule that is rust-resistant. Before leaving the brush workshop, each brush is examined to make sure that the brush-head is flawless, and that the ferrule is firmly attached to the handle. The family-owned da Vinci brush company has designed quality brushes for three generations in Germany. Utilizing the latest innovations, they produce brushes of unsurpassed quality, elegance, and durability. da Vinci Cosmotop Spin Brushes are available in popular shapes and sizes including Round, Rigger, Oval, Flat Wash, and Travel Round! Key Features: * Five diameters of synthetic hair * Mimic the behavior of natural hair * Rust-resistant seamless ferrule * The round has a large belly and sharp point * Unsurpassed water-holding capacity * Made in Germany * Popular shapes & sizes: Round, Rigger, Oval, Flat Wash, and Travel Round Perfect For: * Watercolor, gouache, and acrylics * Area work and washes * Travel and en plein air painting * Superb brush response & control * Linework and design * Students, teachers, professionals * Animal-friendly artists See More
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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Brush Filbert #5Save Up to37%Off list…new line of BASICS paint brushes are perfect for any acrylic artist looking for a durable, responsive brush at an economical price. Made of a smooth, medium-soft white nylon bristle that holds its point and maintains control, these brushes are ideal for acrylic painting but can also be used… A great starting point for Acrylic Beginners and Students! Liquitex's new line of BASICS paint brushes are perfect for any acrylic artist looking for a durable, responsive brush at an economical price. Made of a smooth, medium-soft white nylon bristle that holds its point and maintains control, these brushes are ideal for acrylic painting but can also be used with water mixable oil colors. The stainless steel ferrule will not rust, and the silver-lacquered long handle is balanced for comfort. Five popular shapes—round, bright, flat, filbert and fan—are each available in a variety of sizes for virtually any application. The economical price point makes BASICS brushes perfect for the student just starting out in painting, but the quality and durability you've come to expect from Liquitex makes them excellent for amateur and professional painters as well! Key Features:* Medium-soft, white nylon bristle* Rust-proof ferrule* Long, silver-lacquered handles* Excellent working qualities Perfect For:* Students learning Acrylics* Artists painting large scale* Budget-minded Artists* Color studies and practice See More
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Bob Ross Oil Painting Palette Knife #5Save Up to27%Off listPaint with the tools made famous by Bob Ross! These special brushes are made from natural bristles and shaped according to Bob's precise specifications. The balanced painting knives are perfect for painting mountains, cutting in horizon lines, and mixing colors. Bob's Wildlife Series Brushes are… Paint with the tools made famous by Bob Ross! These special brushes are made from natural bristles and shaped according to Bob's precise specifications. The balanced painting knives are perfect for painting mountains, cutting in horizon lines, and mixing colors. Bob's Wildlife Series Brushes are great for capturing small details like eyes, fur, and whiskers. Key Features: * Designed by Bob Ross * Top-quality, natural bristle brushes * Well balanced palette knives * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Wet on wet painting * Achieving predictable effects * Oil painting * Everyday studio use Background Brush - Similar to the landscape brush but twice as wide for faster coverage for background work. Made of natural hog hair. Blender Brush - With soft white sheep hair for extra delicate blending and smoothing. With a white paddle handle and seamless plated ferrule. Fan Blenders - Hog hair bristle with plated ferrule and long white wood handle. Good for painting and highlighting evergreens and adding subtle background mountains. Available in sizes 3 and 6. Filbert Brush - Bristle hair brush with platted ferrule with long white wood handle. Great for rocks, stones, highlights, and more! Landscape Brush - Made of natural hog hair bristles, with easy-to-hold long paddle handle and long flat hair. Oval Brush - Pure white bristle hair in an oval shape. It has plated ferrule and easy to hold handle. Palette Knives - Larger and firmer than conventional palette knives with a straight edge designed to make them easy to load with color. Round Foliage Brushes - With special easy to hold wood handle and natural hog hair bristle in a Whole or Half Size diameter. Great for painting trees, foothills, and scenery of all kinds. Script Liner - For finer details, signatures, and sweeping strokes. Features long hair that can hold a large volume of paint. Wildlife Series Brushes - This special brush series was designed to help facilitate the painting of wildlife, including all the intricate details such as the eyes and fur. Floral Mop - The Bob Ross Floral Mop Brush helps you paint soft, flowing strokes and organic petal shapes. The mop brush is also perfect for painting the most delicate animal fur textures. See More
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Gamblin Solvent-Free Fluid Oil Medium 4.2oz BottleSave Up to40%Off list…- Thinning oil colors, Modifying painting mediums, Studio clean up.Gamsol is a petroleum distillate but all the aromatic solvents have been refined out of it, less than .005% remains. Gamvar - Conservation quality varnish for oil, acrylic and alkyd paintings. This resin varnish may be… True to historic working properties. Safer. More Permanent. Gamblin Oil Painting mediums offer a great deal more than simply extending oil colors. Mediums modify the working properties of oil color from the tube – from a fluid consistency for expressive mark making to a stiff paste for creating thick, crisp marks. Painting mediums also broaden the visual qualities of our colors – from increasing the transparency of paint layers, to creating a range of surface qualities, from high gloss to matte. Gamblin’s family of Galkyd painting mediums and Cold Wax Medium are formulated with Gamsol. We recommend only Gamsol for thinning these materials. Alkali Refined Linseed Oil - Processed from flax seeds. This linseed is the purest and lightest industrially produced variety. Cold Pressed Linseed Oil - Made from the first pressing of flax seeds without heat or chemicals of any kind. Cold Wax Medium - Made from natural white unbleached beeswax. Mix directly into colors. Cold Wax creates an ultra-thick, matte impasto. For greater shine and flexibility mix with Galkyd medium. "G-Gel" - Made from alkyd resin, Galkyd Gel is a colorless oil color additive that accelerates the drying rate of oil colors and enables artists to create thick transparent paintings with a moderate sheen. Galkyd Painting Medium - Alkyd based resin painting medium that thins oil paints and maintains a strong flexible paint film. Galkyd speeds the drying rate and is excellent for glazing providing an enamel like finish. For thinning, Gamblin recommends using Gamsol or a small amount of Refined Linseed Oil. Galkyd Painting Medium Lite No.2 - This low viscosity alkyd resin painting medium is a good replacement for traditional damar/ linseed oil/ turpentine combination mediums. Galkyd Lite dries within about 3 hours to a subdued gloss, and will maintain your brush strokes. For thinning, Gamblin recommends using Gamsol or a small amount of Refined Linseed Oil. Galkyd Slow Drying Medium - Especially formulated to thin oil colors and give painters extended working time. To use mix equal portions of medium with oil colors to paint wet for at least a day. Since this product should not be diluted you may want to purchase the larger size. Gamsol - Quality solvent and medium and for general oil painting. Gamsol is also an excellent studio and brush cleaner. Odorless Mineral Spirits -Gamsol is the safest solvent that allows oil painters to utilize all traditional painting techniques without compromise. Primary Uses for Gamsol - Thinning oil colors, Modifying painting mediums, Studio clean up.Gamsol is a petroleum distillate but all the aromatic solvents have been refined out of it, less than .005% remains. Gamvar - Conservation quality varnish for oil, acrylic and alkyd paintings. This resin varnish may be removed with a mild solvent and contains a UV stabilizer. Developed in association with the National Gallery of Art. Package makes enough varnish to cover 80 sq ft. Once varnish is applied surface will have a uniform gloss apperance. Neo-Megilp - When mixed into oil colors Neo-Megilp makes them richer and deeper and finished paintings have a luminous glow! Neo-Megilp will not darken or crack over time. For thinning, Gamblin recommends using Gamsol or a small amount of Refined Linseed Oil. Oil Painting Ground - For strong, bright foundations of oil paintings. Requires only 2 coats. Formulated from alkyd resin, titanium dioxide and barium sulfate. Stiffer than traditional gesso. PVA Size - Use as a barrier size between linen or cotton canvas instead of rabbit skin glue. Remains flexible and won't yellow, shrink or swell. Poppy Oil - Poppy Oil's slow drying time may be useful for painters using "wet into wet" techniques. Adding 10% by volume poppy oil slows down the drying time of Gamblin Galkyd Painting Mediums. Rabbit Skin Glue - Gamblin's Rabbit Skin Glue is the traditional size for fabric support on panels. It seals porous fabric and isolates it from ground or oil paints. Stretching the canvas is easy, because the size shrinks as it dries. Safflower Oil- Gamblin's Safflower Oil is a pale, slow-drying oil. Safflower oil increases flow of oil colors and slows dry time. Use sparingly or mix with an equal amount of Gamsol to create a traditional slow-drying, low-viscosity painting medium. Solvent-Free Gel Medium - This unique, non-toxic blend of safflower oil and alkyd resin gives colors more flow and transparency, yet holds brushstrokes well. It has a moderately fast drying rate, increases gloss, and supports the broadest range of painting techniques with the least compromise across color, dry time, texture and mark-making. Contains no Gamsol or petroleum distillates. Solvent-Free Fluid Medium- Gamblin's Solvent-Free Fluid Mediumgives oil colors more flow and transparency, It has a moderately fast drying rate that increases gloss. Made from safflower oil and alkyd resin, this medium is non-toxic and contains no Gamsol or petroleum distillates. Stand Oil - Vacuum bodied heavy oil which can be used in painting and glazing mediums. Dries to an enamel like finish. Traditional Gesso - Gamblin's Traditional Gesso is a dry mixture of rabbit skin glue, gypsum, marble dust, and titanium dioxide. Paintings on gesso are more matte because of the high absorbency of traditional gesso. Wax Pastilles - Small beads of naturally white unbleached beeswax.* See More
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Creative Mark Berlin Synthetic 5" Mottler Brush (Series 1018M)Save Up to74%Off list…may be relied upon for years* Perfect For:* All types of acrylic colors and inks* Thin, soft, and heavy-bodied acrylic paint* Varnish or gesso application* Students, beginners, professionals* Fine control with heavy acrylics* Moving paint with ease on the canvas* Large scale works and murals*… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils A brush that will change the way you think about synthetics! Berlin’s unique hair provides the feel of the very best bristle brushes combined with the superb handling of thin, soft, and heavy-bodied acrylic colors. They are a brush that will change the way you think about synthetic bristle hair. That is because they make using acrylic paints as easy to control as oil paint while providing a real feel of the paint and surface through each stroke. These mottlers are superbly fashioned tools, handcrafted in Germany by only the most experienced brush makers. With proper care, these mottlers may be relied upon for a very long time. We promise that you will not be able to find a better brush for large-scale, controlled painting. Artist Tested, Artist Approved! The Berlin Mottler is hands down the best large brush ever made for all types of acrylic colors and inks! Handmade in Germany by master brush makers. Key Features:* Handmade in Germany by master brush makers* Synthetic bristle* Superb handling of any paint viscosity* Releases color evenly through the stroke* Superior brush response and control* Flat paddle-style hardwood lacquered handles* Nickel-plated ferrules and stainless steel staple bonding prevent loose hair* Provides a true feeling of the substrate during each stroke* The tight bristle bundle reduces hair shedding* With proper care, these mottlers may be relied upon for years* Perfect For:* All types of acrylic colors and inks* Thin, soft, and heavy-bodied acrylic paint* Varnish or gesso application* Students, beginners, professionals* Fine control with heavy acrylics* Moving paint with ease on the canvas* Large scale works and murals* Artists of all skill levels* Click on the yellow technote icon to view brush size information See More
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Jack Richeson Grey Matters Series 9842 Long Handle Sz 5 Flat Bristle Oil BrushSave Up to28%Off list…or softness Can a grey Matters Oil Brush be used for acrylic painting? YES!!! If the painter desires a softer brush head when painting. Can I use my brushes for both Oil and Acrylic paint (Interchange)? Once used with a medium or paint type – it should ONLY be used for that medium –… Grey Matters Brushes solve the issue! Artists from all over the country approached Richeson to solve a problem not solved by other brush manufacturers: annoying glare and reflections from studio lights and sun. Finally! Grey Matters brushes solve this issue. Richeson Grey Matters brushes are free of distracting colors and reflective metals — perfect for plein air or in the studio, and ideal for toned palettes and canvas. These interlocked long-handled bristle brushes are painstakingly crafted by hand. Interlocked brushes ensure that the bristles maintain their shape and last for long time. Key Features: * Non-reflective / anti-glare * Create a neutral grey value space between your eye and your artwork * Minimize color distortion * Non-reflective hair, ferrule, and handle * Synthetic hair for oil, acrylic and water media * Natural bristle for oil & acrylic * Special signing brushes Perfect For: * Defined brush strokes * Creating fine details * Professionals, teachers, students Questions and Answers Does Grey Matter? YES!!!!! The human brain is compensating in ways we cannot imagine when we have colored handles and reflective ferrules. The Neutral Grey top to bottom brush makes a painting without interference from other colors make sense! Does a nonreflective ferrule matter? Yes, The reflection of light off of the ferrule is a distraction. When you regularly use the Grey Matters Brushes it becomes apparent how the reflection off of a ferrule has affected concentration! Are all Synthetic Brush heads the same? NO! The filaments that make a synthetic brush can range wildly from Student to Professional grade. Brush quality is determined by the number of different fibers and type of bristles that make up the brush head. The fewer Different types of filaments – typically the lower grade. Does the color of the brush fibers affect the quality? NO! A color such as the Grey in Grey Matters is done to accomplish a result that is neutral to the eye What is the quality of a Richeson Grey Matters Brush? Only the Highest quality synthetic fibers are selected for Grey Matters Brushes – different bristles are mixed to accomplish very specific firmness or softness Can a grey Matters Oil Brush be used for acrylic painting? YES!!! If the painter desires a softer brush head when painting. Can I use my brushes for both Oil and Acrylic paint (Interchange)? Once used with a medium or paint type – it should ONLY be used for that medium – it is not possible to sufficiently clean a brush to use for different mediums at best it is risky See More
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Silver Brush Renaissance® Pure Red Sable All Media Round #5Save Up to35%Off list…the USA.* All media brushes: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor* Professional artists have used these brushes for their professional and commissioned work* Gives the detail painter the ability to make their mark on any surface* Renaissance® cats tongue brushes have painted every president and most first… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils A favorite with many top portrait artists throughout the USA Silver Brush Renaissance® Red Sable Brushes are made from Kolinsky grade pure red sable that is hand cupped, shaped and tied by skilled brush makers in Germany. Brush heads are secured in gold plated ferrules attached to long, balanced, black varnished handles. Brushes have a split-proof fine tip and fine edge. The particular shape of the Cats Tongue allows portrait artists to work extremely close with great precision. A favorite with many top portrait artists throughout the USA.* All media brushes: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor* Professional artists have used these brushes for their professional and commissioned work* Gives the detail painter the ability to make their mark on any surface* Renaissance® cats tongue brushes have painted every president and most first ladies starting with Ronald Regan. Daniel E. Greene answers "Why these brushes?" "The shape of the Silver Renaissance Cats Tongue makes this red sable a perfect cross between a round, bright and flat. It allows me particular control for details." Silver Brush Renaissance® Pure Red Sable Cats Tongue 6pc Set w/ Free Grand Prix® Filbert Brush Set Includes: * 1 x FREE Grand Prix Filbert Size #4 * Silver Brush Renaissance®: Cat's Tongue Sizes #1, #2, #4, #6 & #8 See More
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Da Vinci Casaneo Series 5598 New Wave Synthetic sz. 5 RoundSave Up to30%Off list…and acrylics, the da Vinci Casaneo brushes feature da Vinci's innovative synthetic "wavy fiber" that has an incredible water-holding capacity yet returns to its original shape better than any natural squirrel brush. Excellent for watercolors, gouache, acrylics, inks, silk painting, and calligraphy,… The Ultimate Synthetic Watermedia Brush! The number one choice for the Urban Sketching movement, watercolors, gouache, and acrylics, the da Vinci Casaneo brushes feature da Vinci's innovative synthetic "wavy fiber" that has an incredible water-holding capacity yet returns to its original shape better than any natural squirrel brush. Excellent for watercolors, gouache, acrylics, inks, silk painting, and calligraphy, these watercolor brushes are perfect for travel and painting en plein air. Each brush has a nickel-plated seamless ferrule that is rust-resistant. Before leaving the brush workshop, each brush is examined to make sure that the brush-head is flawless, and that the ferrule is firmly attached to the handle. The family-owned da Vinci brush company has designed quality brushes for three generations in Germany. Utilizing the latest innovations, they produce brushes of unsurpassed quality, elegance, and durability. da Vinci Casaneo Synthetic Brushes are available in popular shapes and sizes including Round, Oval, Flat, Wash, Quill, Liner, and Mottler! Plus Many Convenient sets! Key Features: * Many Shapes, Sizes and Sets * Popular shapes & sizes: Round, Oval, Flat, Wash, Quill, Liner, and Mottler * Synthetic squirrel hair * Mimic the behavior of natural hair * Rust-resistant seamless ferrule * Unsurpassed water-holding capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Watercolors, gouache, and acrylics * Area work and washes * Travel and en-plein air painting * Superb brush response & control * Portraits and silk painting * Linework and design * Artist's seeking synthetic brushes * Students, teachers, professionals * Animal-friendly artists See More
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Mimik Kolinsky Synthetic Sable Short Handle Brush, Round Size #5Save Up to86%Off listStiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Elite Professional Brushes - The Best Kolinsky Style Brushes You Will Use or Your Money Back! The perfect imitation of natural Kolinsky hair, made in Germany by master brush makers, this state of the art synthetic fiber performs just like the best Kolinsky while… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Elite Professional Brushes - The Best Kolinsky Style Brushes You Will Use or Your Money Back! The perfect imitation of natural Kolinsky hair, made in Germany by master brush makers, this state of the art synthetic fiber performs just like the best Kolinsky while still being animal friendly. Created to the highest standards, each short handle brush is made from fine wood and features nickel plated brass ferrules for looks that reflect Mimik’s ability. The synthetic hair has sharp points and edges with great spring back and performs just like sable hair! ONE SMART BRUSH! HANDMADE IN GERMANY, THESE ARE THE SINGLE FINEST SYNTHETIC BRUSHES YOU CAN BUY AT ANY COST. A MOMENTOUS ACHIEVEMENT IN PERFORMANCE. RELIABLE TOOLS EVERY TIME! Key Features:* Handmade in Germany by master brush makers* Professional brushes* Created to the highest standards* The best synthetic hair* Short lacquered handles with beautiful mahogany finish* Shape retention* Short Handle flats and rounds* Animal-friendly, cruelty free!* Perfect For:* Watercolor applications* Defined brush strokes* Creating fine details* Professionals, teachers, students* More working time as it holds a lot of color What is Kolinksy Hair? A kolinsky sable-hair brush (also known as red sable or sable hair brush) is a fine artists' paintbrush. The hair is obtained from the tail of the kolinsky (Mustela sibirica), a species of weasel rather than an actual sable. Kolinsky bristles tend to be pale red in color with darker tips. See More
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Holbein MX Series Painting Knife #5Save Up to20%Off list…neck angle * Trowel and scraper shapes * Standard and stiff flex blades * Well balanced blades * Hand-forged in Japan Perfect For: * Years of reliable use * Oil, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache paint * Mixing paint and mediums * Applying paint to canvas or panel * Making marks and sweeping strokes Dependable, flexible, strong, and rustproof Japan has a long history of making reliable blades and swords that stand the test of time. Holbein palette knives are hand-forged using those same traditional techniques in Seki, Japan. MX knives are flexible, strong, and rustproof. Each well-balanced blade is made from a single piece of break-resistant stainless steel. The 12-degree neck angle allows you to hold the knife so that the blade skims over the painting surface. MX knives are available in five shapes and come in either a standard flex or stiff blade. The standard blade thickness is naturally flexible and results in delicate springy strokes. Whether you are painting or mixing paint on your palette, Holbein MX Palette Knives are perfect for the job. Key Features: * Rust-proof, stainless steel mounted to hardwood handles * Skills honed over centuries of sword making * 12-degree neck angle * Trowel and scraper shapes * Standard and stiff flex blades * Well balanced blades * Hand-forged in Japan Perfect For: * Years of reliable use * Oil, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache paint * Mixing paint and mediums * Applying paint to canvas or panel * Making marks and sweeping strokes See More
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Holbein 1066 Series Painting Knife Stainless Steel #5Save Up to20%Off list…well-balanced blade from a single piece of break-resistant stainless steel. You can use Holbein knives with oil, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache paint. Whether you are painting or mixing paint on your palette, these palette knives are perfect for the job. Key Features: * Rust-proof, stainless steel… Dependable, flexible, strong, and rustproof Japan has a long history of making reliable blades and swords that stand the test of time. Holbein palette knives are hand-forged using those same traditional techniques in Seki, Japan. The 1066 and 1066S series palette knives come in a mixture of trowel and scraper shapes. They make each well-balanced blade from a single piece of break-resistant stainless steel. You can use Holbein knives with oil, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache paint. Whether you are painting or mixing paint on your palette, these palette knives are perfect for the job. Key Features: * Rust-proof, stainless steel mounted to hardwood handles * Skills honed over centuries of sword making * Trowel and scraper shapes * Well balanced blade * Hand-forged in Japan Perfect For: * Years of reliable use * Oil, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache paint * Mixing paint and mediums * Applying paint to canvas or panel * Making marks and sweeping strokes See More
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Creative Mark Bonn Bristle Blend 5" MottlerSave Up to74%Off list…even rough and irregular ones!* Handmade in Germany* Perfect For:* Acrylic or oil paint* Varnish or gesso application* Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics* Moving paint with ease on the canvas* Painting on rough and irregular surfaces* Large scale works and murals*… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Mottler Brushes for Large Scale Works or Varnish & Gesso Applications The Bonn Bristle Blend Mottler brushes are designed to be an extension of your hand, giving you superior control for dependable results time after time. The Bonn brushes use an exclusive blend of the finest bristle hair and synthetic filament hair. The hair is shaped into a bundle by hand and tied. The flat ferrules flatten the bundle to form a perfectly even broad stroke and are then glued into the ferrule. The nickel-plated ferrule of the brush tightly holds the brush head to the handle and is affixed additionally with stainless steel staples. The tightly secured bristle bundle and ferrule reduce bristle hair shedding on painting surfaces. The Bonn hair blend is very durable and holds up to all surfaces, even rough and irregular ones! Each Bonn Bristle Blend Mottler is handmade in Germany by highly trained artist brush makers. Bonn Bristle Mottlers are both large scale painting brushes, precision priming brushes for oil or acrylic painting! Key Features:* Natural flagged ends hold and release color evenly through the stroke* Natural and synthetic bristle blend* Hand-shaped and tied mottler* Provides superior brush response and controlled strokes* Flat paddle-style hardwood forest green varnished handles* Nickel-plated ferrules and stainless steel staple bonding prevent loose hair* Unique hair blend is extremely durable* The tight bristle bundle reduces hair shedding* Holds up to all surfaces, even rough and irregular ones!* Handmade in Germany* Perfect For:* Acrylic or oil paint* Varnish or gesso application* Students, amateurs, professionals * Fine control with heavy acrylics* Moving paint with ease on the canvas* Painting on rough and irregular surfaces* Large scale works and murals* Artists of all skill levels See More
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Princeton Velvetouch™ Series 3950 Synthetic Blend Brush #5 RoundSave Up to46%Off list…smooth, signature Velvetouch™ handle. Key Features:* A superior blend for performance* Best quality for multimedia* Velvetouch™ comfortable handle* Excellent color-holding capacity Perfect For:* Acrylic & watercolor application* Professional artists* Mixed media applications* Decorative painting Princeton Velvetouch™ Luxury Synthetic Blend 3950 Series Brushes Princeton Velvetouch™ Luxury Synthetic Blend 3950 Series Brushes are comprised of a multiple-filament, luxury synthetic blend for excellent color-holding capacity, precision tapering and resilient spring. The synthetic blend is unique to each individual shape to ensure maximum performance. Comfort is ensured with our smooth, signature Velvetouch™ handle. Key Features:* A superior blend for performance* Best quality for multimedia* Velvetouch™ comfortable handle* Excellent color-holding capacity Perfect For:* Acrylic & watercolor application* Professional artists* Mixed media applications* Decorative painting See More
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da Vinci Nova Series 1570 Synthetic Short Handle Brush, Size 5 RoundSave Up to30%Off list…and acrylic * Fine detail work * Vigorous use * Miniature and micro painting * Watercolorists of all skill levels * Students, teachers, professionals * Finessing delicate patterns The short-handle Micro-Nova series 170 and series 175 synthetic detail brushes are perfect for painting… The Ultimate miniature detail brush! da Vinci has a lovely range of short-handled NOVA brushes perfect for painting bold shapes and intricate details. Each NOVA brush contains a blend of 3 different diameters of synthetic fiber. These fibers work together to carry large amounts of paint and promote clean, even brush strokes. The high-quality, elastic brush fibers maintain their shape even after vigorous use and are easy to clean. da Vinci brushmakers take great pride in selecting only the finest synthetic hair for the brush's longevity and flexibility. Each brush is examined before leaving the workshop to ensure flawless quality. The family-owned company has designed quality brushes for three generations in Germany, and they produce brushes of unsurpassed quality, elegance, and durability. Key Features: * Finest golden synthetic fiber * Seamless nickel-plated brass ferrules * Elastic fibers maintain their shape * Short polished wood handles * Certified green manufacturing with sustainable wood sources * Handmade in Germany Perfect For: * Watercolor and acrylic * Fine detail work * Vigorous use * Miniature and micro painting * Watercolorists of all skill levels * Students, teachers, professionals * Finessing delicate patterns The short-handle Micro-Nova series 170 and series 175 synthetic detail brushes are perfect for painting intricate details. The bristles are made of the finest golden synthetic fiber. The Series 175 brush head is bent by hand at an ideal angle for intricate details. All da Vinci Micro-Nova brushes hold a perfect point and are suitable for all types of miniature, tabletop, and micro painting. See More
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Gamblin Gamvar Gloss Picture Varnish 4.2oz BottleSave Up to40%Off listGamvar Gloss Picture Varnish - The Perfect Picture Varnish You can confidently paint and varnish your paintings with Gamblin's conservation quality resin varnish for oil, acrylic and alkyd paints! Developed in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art, Gamvar goes on water-clear, stays… Gamvar Gloss Picture Varnish - The Perfect Picture Varnish You can confidently paint and varnish your paintings with Gamblin's conservation quality resin varnish for oil, acrylic and alkyd paints! Developed in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art, Gamvar goes on water-clear, stays water-clear and can be easily and safely removed with Gamsol. Gamsol relaxes stiff oil paints and is the best solvent for cleaning brushes and palette knives because it is odorless and non-hazardous! When your oil painting is completely dry and paint is firm to the touch, preserve and protect it by brushing a thin layer of semi-gloss Gamvar on top. You will instantly notice that your colors have more depth and that Gamvar is virtually odorless! The easiest way to make your painting look better! Key Features: * Terrific for both oil and acrylic paintings * Saturates color and adds depth of color * Protects your painting * Unifies surface quality * Odorless and easily removable * Dries in 24 hours * No need to wait 6 months to varnish * Available in Gloss, Satin, & Matte Perfect For: * Varnishing oils, alkyds, and egg tempera * Portrait and fine artists * Unifying uneven surfaces of paintings * Boosting color saturation * Altering paint sheen * Use in the studio or school Gamvar Gloss: saturates colors in your painting and gives your work a unified and protective gloss surface. Gamvar Gloss is the original Gamvar formula. See More
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Mimik Synthetic Goat Brush, Mottler Size 5"Save Up to62%Off listWhite Animal-Friendly Mottlers Outperform Natural Goat Hair! Mimik Goat Mottler Brushes contain a groundbreaking synthetic fiber that mimics natural goat hair. The filaments are incredibly soft, thin, and absorbent, just like a goat's fur. The ultra-fine synthetic filaments adjust to any surface texture, ensuring consistent, even application with minimal brush marks. Use the mottler shape to apply large washes of color, blend paint, apply a glaze, or varnish your work. Although natural goat brushes are used primarily for watercolor, this synthetic version can even be used with oil and acrylic! Key Features: * Mimics natural goat hair * Extremely soft and thin synthetic filaments * Absorbent filaments soak up and hold watercolor well * More break and tear-resistant than natural goat hair * Animal-friendly and cruelty-free brushes * Short durable handles made of FSC-certified beech wood * Rust-proof nickel plated ferrules * Handmade in Germany * Exquisite craftsmanship ensures that hairs won’t come out while painting Perfect For: * Oil, acrylic, and watercolor * Silk painting with dye * Painting large washes of color * Blending and softening edges * Applying soft glazes of color * Wet-on-wet oil painting techniques * Varnishing a painting with minimal brush strokes See More
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Da Vinci Petit Gris Mix Series 5590 Mixed Squirrel sz. 5 RoundSave Up to30%Off list…* Made in Germany * Innovative high-quality synthetic hair blend mimics squirrel & Kolinsky sable Perfect For: * Watercolorists and artists of all skill levels * Watercolors, gouache, acrylics * Superb brush response & control * Students, teachers, professionals * Animal-friendly artists The Ultimate Synthetic Squirrel Watercolor Brush! da Vinci Petit Gris Synthetic Squirrel Watercolor Brushes are full-bodied for different wash techniques yet come to a controlled point adding precision to any line. The Synthetic Squirrel Petit Gris brushes have a fantastic capacity for holding water and are excellent for creating continuous lines. Each brush has a nickel-plated seamless ferrule that is rust-resistant. Before leaving the brush workshop, each brush is examined to make sure that the brush-head is flawless, and that the ferrule is firmly attached to the naturally lacquered handle. The family-owned da Vinci brush company has designed quality brushes for three generations in Germany. Utilizing the latest innovations, they produce brushes of unsurpassed quality, elegance, and durability. Key Features: * Synthetic Squirrel Fiber * Round shape with tapered hair * Rust-resistant seamless ferrule * Unsurpassed water-holding capacity * Made in Germany * Innovative high-quality synthetic hair blend mimics squirrel & Kolinsky sable Perfect For: * Watercolorists and artists of all skill levels * Watercolors, gouache, acrylics * Superb brush response & control * Students, teachers, professionals * Animal-friendly artists See More
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Isabey Special Brush Series 6088 Filbert #5Save Up to53%Off list…hair* Double varnished long wood yellow color handles* Nickel plated seamless ferrule* Long handle brushes Perfect For:* Painting with oils* Painting with acrylic paints* Firm yet responsive strokes* Flawless performance Available in: Rounds, Flats, Brights, and Filberts, See Sizes… High-Quality ChungKing Hog Natural Long Handle Bristle Brushes These exquisite brushes are made in Mauritius by skilled brush makers. The Isabey Special ChungKing Hog Bristle Brush hair is specially processed with a boiling process. This makes the hair softer and more flexible so strokes are true and smooth. The hair is tied and the natural inward curve from the left and right forms a one-piece shape with a true "interlocked" construction. This construction provides the controlled stroke and resiliency that are sought after by the painter. The hair is then set in a nickel-plated seamless ferrule and attached to double varnished long wood yellow color handles. Made only of the finest materials, these full shaped brushes are a great buy for an elite artist brush. Key Features:* Handmade in Mauritius by skilled brush makers* Interlocked ChungKing hog natural bristle hair* Double varnished long wood yellow color handles* Nickel plated seamless ferrule* Long handle brushes Perfect For:* Painting with oils* Painting with acrylic paints* Firm yet responsive strokes* Flawless performance Available in: Rounds, Flats, Brights, and Filberts, See Sizes and Shapes below. Isabey Giant Bristle Brush Size #48 Bright Special ChungKing Hog - A special extra-large sized Isabey interlocked ChungKing Hog bristle brush. The largest handmade professional bristle brush available. Great for large applications of paint including murals and large format painting. Handmade in Mauritius. See More
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Winsor & Newton Artists Oil Chungking Brush Filbert #5Save Up to75%Off list…ends for picking up color * Stiff interlocked construction * Ergonomically balanced handles * Satin finish on handle and ferrule Perfect For: * Oil and acrylic painters * Moving paint with ease * Holding large amounts of color * Plein Air painting * Comfortably holding your brush for a long time World's Finest Chungking Bristle - Naturally Interlocked With Perfect Flags This is what happens when you stand your ground on quality! Winsor & Newton Artists' Oil Brushes are made of the world's finest Chungking bristle, hand-dressed for perfect flags and a naturally interlocked head. The natural curve of the hair provides excellent spring and is highly resilient, retaining its shape far longer than other brushes. The brushes are stiff, the bristles flagged (i.e. split at the ends), allowing large amounts of colour to be applied evenly to the surface. The uniquely shaped ergonomic handle offers exceptional balance and control. And the satin matte finish of the ferrule and handle minimizes light reflection when painting outdoors. Because with Winsor & Newton - compromise isn't an option. Key Features: * Chungking hog bristle brushes * Flagged split ends for picking up color * Stiff interlocked construction * Ergonomically balanced handles * Satin finish on handle and ferrule Perfect For: * Oil and acrylic painters * Moving paint with ease * Holding large amounts of color * Plein Air painting * Comfortably holding your brush for a long time See More
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Winsor & Newton Winton Hog Brush Fan Blender #5Save Up to40%Off list…pure Chinese bristle hair with a natural inward curve for controlled strokes and resiliency. They work well with all oil colors, alkyds and acrylics. The hair is hand-set into seamless corrosion-resistant ferrules which are attached to long green quadruple-lacquered wood handles. Made in England. These brushes feature pure Chinese bristle hair with a natural inward curve for controlled strokes and resiliency. They work well with all oil colors, alkyds and acrylics. The hair is hand-set into seamless corrosion-resistant ferrules which are attached to long green quadruple-lacquered wood handles. Made in England. See More
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Jack Richeson Grey Matters Series 9831 Short Handle # 5 Synthetic Watercolor RoundSave Up to28%Off list…very specific firmness, softness, and paint loading properties. Can a grey Matters Watercolor Brush be used for acrylic painting? YES!!! If the painter desires a softer brush head when painting. Can I use my brushes for both Oil and Acrylic paint (Interchange) Once used for a medium –… Annoying glare and reflections? Grey Matters Brushes solve the issue! Artists from all over the country approached Richeson to solve a problem not solved by other brush manufacturers: annoying glare and reflections from studio lights and sun. Finally! Grey Matters brushes solve this issue. Richeson Grey Matters brushes are free of distracting colors and reflective metals — perfect for plein air or in the studio, and ideal for toned palettes and canvas. These interlocked watercolor bristle brushes are painstakingly crafted by hand. Interlocked brushes ensure that the bristles maintain their shape and last for long time. Key Features:* Anti-glare* Minimize color distortion* Non-reflective hair, ferrule, and handle* Synthetic hair for water media Perfect For:* Watercolor applications* Defined brush strokes* Creating fine details* Professionals, teachers, students* Plein air or in the studio, and ideal for toned palettes and canvas Questions and Answers: Does Grey Matter? – Yes, The human brain is compensating in ways we cannot imagine when we have colored handles and reflective ferrules. The Neutral Grey top to bottom brush makes a painting without interference from other colors make sense! Does a nonreflective ferrule matter? Yes, The reflection of light off of the ferrule is a distraction. When you regularly use the Grey Matters Brushes it becomes apparent how the reflection off of a ferrule has affected concentration! Are all Synthetic Brush heads the same? No, The filaments that make a synthetic brush can range wildly from student quality to Professional – Determined by the number of different fibers and type that make up the brush head. The fewer different types of filaments – typically the lower grade. Does the color of the brush fibers affect the quality? No, however, the fibers of economy brushes are typically bleached white. A color such as the Grey in Grey Matters is done to accomplish a result (Neutral to the eye) What is the quality of a Richeson Grey Matters Brush? Only the Highest quality synthetic fibers are selected for Grey Matters Brushes – mixed to accomplish very specific firmness, softness, and paint loading properties. Can a grey Matters Watercolor Brush be used for acrylic painting? YES!!! If the painter desires a softer brush head when painting. Can I use my brushes for both Oil and Acrylic paint (Interchange) Once used for a medium – it should ONLY be used for that medium – it is not possible to sufficiently clean a brush to use for different mediums – at best it is risky See More
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Da Vinci Pure Badger Brush - Series 92 size 5, Blender RoundSave Up to30%Off list…graining, glazing, priming, and a variety of painting techniques. Key Features: * Pure badger hair * Cone-shaped bushy hair * Durable handle * Rust-proof steel ferrules * Fan, Mottler, or Softner Bright Perfect For: * Faux and decorative painting * Roll and tip applications * Varnishing, graining,… Excellent brushes for ultra-fine finishing results! Da Vinci's silver-tipped pure badger hair brushes are perfect for blending, softening, and applying a glaze. Pure badger's hair has a bushy appearance because the hair is cone-shaped, thick at the tip and thin near the root, unlike other natural hairs. The slightly wavy nature of badger hair creates a gentle resistance, which is essential for many faux techniques. Faux and decorative painters seek out the mottler and bright shapes in badger for roll and tip applications and to create unique surface finishes. You can use Da Vinci Pure Badger Brushes for varnishing, graining, glazing, priming, and a variety of painting techniques. Key Features: * Pure badger hair * Cone-shaped bushy hair * Durable handle * Rust-proof steel ferrules * Fan, Mottler, or Softner Bright Perfect For: * Faux and decorative painting * Roll and tip applications * Varnishing, graining, and glazing, * Priming and underpainting * Oil paint * Creating interesting patterns See More
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Da Vinci Maestro 2 Series 5423 Bristle sz. 5 Short FilbertSave Up to30%Off list…Handles* Seamless ferrules* Superior paint carrying capacity* Made in Germany Perfect For:* Oil and acrylic paint* Traditional or water-soluble oils* Students, amateurs, professionals* Glazing to heavy impasto techniques* Fine control with heavy acrylics* Moving paint with ease on the canvas Double-boiled Hog bristles have a long lifespan! da Vinci Maestro 2 Hog Bristle Brushes are specially assembled to not only look beautiful but perform to the highest standards. Each brush is handmade in Germany using only the finest hog bristle, interlocked for shape retention and flagged for superior paint holding capacity. Stiffer, thicker hairs have been removed to ensure more reliable flags at the bristle tip. Painstakingly constructed to guarantee durability, color absorption, and elasticity, these brushes are excellent for impasto oil painting techniques as well as a variety of acrylic methods. Key Features:* Double-boiled hog bristle* Interlocked for shape retention* Flags at the bristle tip* Long Hardwood Handles* Seamless ferrules* Superior paint carrying capacity* Made in Germany Perfect For:* Oil and acrylic paint* Traditional or water-soluble oils* Students, amateurs, professionals* Glazing to heavy impasto techniques* Fine control with heavy acrylics* Moving paint with ease on the canvas See More
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Mimik Hog Professional Synthetic Bristle Brush, Flat Size #5Save Up to64%Off list…Brushes are perfect for painting with oils, acrylics, inks, dyes, gouache, watercolor, casein, egg tempera, and more! Mimik Professional Synthetic Hog Brushes are the only brush you need for acrylic painting. You may use them to paint with the heaviest acrylic paint and the thinnest watercolor… Professional Synthetic Hog Brushes - Nature, Improved! Mimik Hog Synthetic Hog Bristle Brushes from Creative Mark provide better brush performance than natural hog bristle brushes. The synthetic bristles are animal friendly, easy to clean, and provide consistent brush response, time after time. The long-lasting synthetic bristles are responsive and do not lose their shape or integrity no matter how often you paint! That's why Mimik Hog Synthetic Hog Bristle Brushes are perfect for painting with oils, acrylics, inks, dyes, gouache, watercolor, casein, egg tempera, and more! Mimik Professional Synthetic Hog Brushes are the only brush you need for acrylic painting. You may use them to paint with the heaviest acrylic paint and the thinnest watercolor or ink! Key Features: * Synthetic multi-filament hair * Professional bristles hold a lot of paint * Hold and release paint with controlled strokes * Seamless, reinforced dual-crimp nickel-plated brass ferrules * Ferrules are electroplated in a stain-resistant black finish * Beautifully balanced, long lacquered wood handles * Easier to clean than natural hair bristles Perfect For:* Oils, acrylics, inks, dyes, gouache, watercolor, casein and egg tempera* Consistent brush response and control of color release* Artists looking for an animal-friendly alternative without sacrificing quality* Artists looking for a quality brush for the price See More
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da Vinci Harbin Kolinsky Series 1526Y sz. 5 RoundSave Up to31%Off listThe Ultimate Kolinsky Red Sable Hair Watercolor Brushes da Vinci Harbin Kolinsky Red Sable Watercolor Brushes Series 1526Y have an extra sharp point and long tapered hair that adds snap and precision to the brush. The series 1526Y Harbin brushes have amazing bristle spring and control along with… The Ultimate Kolinsky Red Sable Hair Watercolor Brushes da Vinci Harbin Kolinsky Red Sable Watercolor Brushes Series 1526Y have an extra sharp point and long tapered hair that adds snap and precision to the brush. The series 1526Y Harbin brushes have amazing bristle spring and control along with unsurpassed water-holding capacity. Each brush has a gold-plated seamless ferrule that is rust-resistant. Before leaving the brush workshop, each brush is examined to make sure that the brush-head is flawless, and that the ferrule is firmly attached to the handle. The family-owned da Vinci brush company has designed quality brushes for three generations in Germany. Utilizing the latest innovations, they produce brushes of unsurpassed quality, elegance, and durability. The da Vinci Harbin Kolinsky Red Sable Brushes are made from the highest grade of red sable hair from the Tobol and Ussuri river regions in Siberia Key Features: * Kolinsky red sable * Extra-sharp point * Long tapered hair * Rust-resistant seamless ferrule* Anthracite transparent lacquered handle * Spring and control * Unsurpassed water-holding capacity * Made in Germany Perfect For: * Watercolor, rendering, illustration * Area work or fine details * Artist's seeking kolinsky red sable brushes * Students, teachers, professionals * Watercolorists and artists of all skill levels * Finessing delicate glazes with ease See More
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Da Vinci Petit Gris Pur Series 418 Blue Squirrel sz. 5 QuillSave Up to30%Off listUnsurpassed water-holding capacity! Da Vinci Petit Gris Squirrel Watercolor Brushes are full-bodied for different techniques yet come to a controlled point adding precision to any line. The Kazan Russian Squirrel brushes have a fantastic capacity for holding water and are excellent for creating… Unsurpassed water-holding capacity! Da Vinci Petit Gris Squirrel Watercolor Brushes are full-bodied for different techniques yet come to a controlled point adding precision to any line. The Kazan Russian Squirrel brushes have a fantastic capacity for holding water and are excellent for creating continuous lines. The Series 5519 Liner brushes feature extra-long needle-sharp tips made of Kolinsky red sable hair with a brush body made of Kazan squirrel hair. Quill brushes in Series 418 feature pure blue Russian squirrel hair, plastic quills, and transparent lacquered handles. Before leaving the brush workshop, each brush is examined to ensure that the brush-head is flawless and that the ferrule is firmly attached to the handle. The family-owned Da Vinci brush company has designed quality brushes for three generations in Germany. Utilizing the latest innovations, they produce brushes of unsurpassed quality, elegance, and durability. Key Features: * Natural Russian squirrel hair * Quill shape tapered to a point * Liner with extra-long needle-sharp tip * Rust-resistant seamless ferrules * Unsurpassed water-holding capacity * Short wood handles * Made in Germany * Pure blue squirrel & Kolinsky sable Perfect For: * Watercolorists * Precise line application * Watercolors and gouache * Superb brush response & control * Students, teachers, and professionals * Artists of all skill levels See More
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Da Vinci Maestro Series 1505 Kolinsky sz. 5 X-Short SpotterSave Up to42%Off list…For:* Watercolor, rendering, illustration* Area work or fine details* Artist's seeking kolinsky red sable brushes* Students, teachers, professionals* Watercolorists and artists of all skill levels* Finessing delicate glazes with ease* Click on the yellow circle icon for size and set information MAESTRO The Ultimate Artists' Kolinsky Sable Watercolor Brushes! Only male Siberian Kolinsky Red Sable fur gathered in winter can earn the "Maestro" designation from da Vinci. da Vinci Maestro Kolinsky Red Sable Watercolor Brushes have an extra sharp point and longer tapered hair length that adds snap and precision to the brush. Anticipate amazing bristle spring and control along with unsurpassed water-holding capacity. Each brush has a brass-plated, nickel-plated, or gold-plated seamless ferrule that is rust-resistant. Before leaving the brush workshop, each brush is examined to make sure that the brush-head is flawless, and that the ferrule is firmly attached to the handle. The family-owned Da Vinci brush company has designed quality brushes for three generations in Germany. Utilizing the latest innovations, they produce brushes of unsurpassed quality, elegance, and durability. Key Features:* Male winter Siberian kolinsky red sable* Extra-sharp point* Longer tapered hair* Rust-resistant seamless ferrule * Spring and control* Unsurpassed water-holding capacity* Each brush is examined* Made in Germany* Perfect For:* Watercolor, rendering, illustration* Area work or fine details* Artist's seeking kolinsky red sable brushes* Students, teachers, professionals* Watercolorists and artists of all skill levels* Finessing delicate glazes with ease* Click on the yellow circle icon for size and set information See More
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Blank Silk Scarf Habotai 8?54"Save Up to49%Off list…mainly for making silk kimonos. This silk fabric has a soft and supple hand and a lustrous sheen. Perfect for silk painting as it has a smooth surface that lends itself to all painting techniques. Silk crepe de chine, from the French “crepe of China”, is lightweight and has a glossy… 100% China Silk These hand rolled 100% China Silk Scarves with finished edges are perfect for many decorative applications! Fabric selection includes traditional smooth Habotai fabric or classic shimmering Crepe De Chine. Both styles of these luxurious silk scarves have a thickness of 8 mm. Habotai, also known as "china silk" is one of the most basic weaves of silk fabric. The fabric is a lightweight, shimmering material once used mainly for making silk kimonos. This silk fabric has a soft and supple hand and a lustrous sheen. Perfect for silk painting as it has a smooth surface that lends itself to all painting techniques. Silk crepe de chine, from the French “crepe of China”, is lightweight and has a glossy luster and a subtle texture with excellent drape. Crepe de chine is the most durable of cultivated silks – those woven of single reeled strands – and is found to be remarkably uniform in texture. Silk crepe de chine is a popular fabric for clothing. The silk is also especially forgivable when it comes to sewing, as it takes thread well and will typically not fray when cut. Dry cleaning is the recommended method of care for crepe de chine. Key Features: * 100% China Silk Scarves * 8 mm Thickness * Rolled Hemmed edges * lightweight fabric * Made in China * Lustrous glossy sheen * Ready for dye or silk paint Perfect For: * Silk painting * Tie-Dye * Fashion garments See More
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Gamblin Gamvar Matte Varnish 4.2oz BottleSave Up to40%Off listClear Transparent Enhance and protect your oil paint masterpieces with this matte finish picture varnish! Gamblin's Gamvar Matte Picture Varnish saturates the colors in your oil paintings and gives your work a unified, matte protective surface. Developed in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art, Gamvar Matte is practically odorless, goes on and remains water-clear and can be safely removed with Gamsol Mineral Spirits. This professional quality matte picture varnish reduces surface sheen and enhances the depth of color in your paintings. Key Features: * Provides a matte protective surface * Deepens color values of your paintings * Applies water clear and is practically odorless * Easily and safely removed with Gamsol Mineral Spirits* Terrific for both oil and acrylic paintings* Saturates color and adds depth of color* Protects your painting* Unifies surface quality* Odorless and easily removable* Dries in 24 hours* No need to wait 6 months to varnish Perfect For: * Protecting oil paintings * Portrait and fine artists * Unifying uneven surfaces of paintings * Boosting color saturation See More
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Gamblin Galkyd Painting Medium, 4.2oz (125ml) BottleSave Up to40%Off list…a painting is completed, all of the thought, effort and emotion that went into it are reflected in the artist’s marks. Choosing the appropriate painting medium can be an essential part of making oil painting your own. With a painting medium that fits your needs, you can get into the flow of painting… True to historic working properties. Safer. More Permanent Gamblin Galkyd Mediums are Contemporary Painting Mediums!. Painting mediums offer a great deal more than simply extending oil colors. Mediums modify the working properties of oil color from the tube - from a fluid consistency for expressive mark making to a stiff paste for creating thick, crisp marks. Painting mediums also broaden the visual qualities of our colors - from increasing the transparency of paint layers, to creating a range of surface qualities, from high gloss to matte. When a painting is completed, all of the thought, effort and emotion that went into it are reflected in the artist’s marks. Choosing the appropriate painting medium can be an essential part of making oil painting your own. With a painting medium that fits your needs, you can get into the flow of painting faster and stay there longer. Gamblin Galkyd Gel - "G-Gel" Made from alkyd resin, Galkyd Gel is a colorless oil color additive that accelerates the drying rate of oil colors and enables artists to create thick transparent paintings with a moderate sheen. Galkyd Gel is a stiffer gel compared to Neo Megilp that holds thicker, sharper brushmarks and dries more quickly. Galkyd Gel increases transparency of oil colors and creates impasto. Gamblin Galkyd Painitng Medium - Galkyd thins oil colors and increases transparency and gloss. When used in greater proportions with oil color, Galkyd will level brush-strokes, creating an enamel-like surface. Galkyd is our fastest-drying painting medium. Thin layers will be touch-dry in approximately 24 hours. Alkyd based resin painting medium that thins oil paints and maintains a strong flexible paint film. Galkyd speeds the drying rate and is excellent for glazing providing an enamel like finish. For thinning, Gamblin recommends using Gamsol or a small amount of Refined Linseed Oil. Gamblin Galkyd Painting Medium Lite No.2 - Galkyd Lite thins oil colors and increases transparency and gloss. When used in moderation with oil colors, Galkyd Lite will retain brushstrokes. Galkyd Lite is more fluid and less glossy compared to Galkyd. Thin layers will be touch-dry in 24 to 30 hours. This low viscosity alkyd resin painting medium is a good replacement for traditional damar/ linseed oil/ turpentine combination mediums. Galkyd Lite dries within about 3 hours to a subdued gloss, and will maintain your brush strokes. For thinning, Gamblin recommends using Gamsol or a small amount of Refined Linseed Oil. Gamblin Galkyd Slow Drying Medium - Galkyd Slow Dry thins oil colors and extends working time. Galkyd Slow Dry is more fluid and less glossy than Galkyd Lite. Use one part Galkyd Slow Dry to one part oil colors to paint wet-into-wet for at least a day.. Especially formulated to thin oil colors and give painters extended working time. To use mix equal portions of medium with oil colors to paint wet for at least a day. Since this product should not be diluted you may want to purchase the larger size. What is Gamblin Galkyd? Gamblin Galkyd thins oil colors and increases transparency and gloss. Galkyd Medium - An alkyd resin painting medium that increases the fluidity of oil colors and speeds their drying time See More
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Gamblin Gamsol 4.2oz, Odorless Mineral SpiritsSave Up to40%Off list…this can compromise the ability of the paint to form a paint film.* Modifying painting mediums. Our Galkyd line of painting mediums are formulated with Gamsol, so they readily accept Gamsol as a thinning agent. Note: Gamsol should not be added to painting mediums made with natural resins (dammar,… The safest solvent great for Thinning oil colors, Modifying painting mediums & Studio clean-up Quality solvent and medium and for general oil painting: Thinning oil colors, Modifying painting mediums. Gamblin Gamsol is also an excellent studio and brush cleaner. Odorless Mineral Spirits - Gamsol is the safest solvent that allows oil painters to utilize all traditional painting techniques without compromise. Primary Uses for Gamsol - Thinning oil colors, Modifying painting mediums, Studio clean up. Gamsol is a petroleum distillate but all the aromatic solvents have been refined out and less than .005% remains. Primary Uses for Gamsol:* Thinning oil colors. A little goes a long way; stiff oil colors relax immediately when a little Gamsol is added. Be careful not to thin oil colors too much with solvent alone, this can compromise the ability of the paint to form a paint film.* Modifying painting mediums. Our Galkyd line of painting mediums are formulated with Gamsol, so they readily accept Gamsol as a thinning agent. Note: Gamsol should not be added to painting mediums made with natural resins (dammar, copal, mastic). They require strong solvents such as turpentine.* Studio clean-up: brushes, palettes, palette knives, etc.* Odorless* Available in the following sizes: 4.2oz, 16.9oz, 33.8oz, 128oz* No solvent odors, only the wonderful smell of oil colors* Widely used in oil painting classrooms* Flash point: 62.2 °C / 144.0 °F (See SDS Sheet) How does Gamsol achieve this level of performance and safety? Most solvents available to artists come from the industrial paint industry where solvent power and cheapness is prized. Gamsol is special: it is made for products and processes that come into more intimate contact with the body such as cosmetics, hand cleaners, and cleaning food service equipment. Gamsol is a petroleum distillate but all the aromatic solvents have been refined out and less than .005% remains. Aromatic solvents are the most harmful types of petroleum solvents. The Gamsol SDS shows an Exposure Limit Value higher than most solvents available to artists. In addition, Gamsol’s flash point allows it to ship via air cargo as a non-hazardous material. All of these factors have led to Gamsol being used widely in oil painting classrooms; in those classes, there are no solvent odors, only the wonderful smell of oil colors Packaging may vary. See More
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Gamblin Solvent-Free Fluid Oil Medium 4.2oz BottleSave Up to40%Off list…Oil is a pale, slow-drying oil. When used as a painting medium, Safflower Oil to colors increases flow and slows dry times. Use sparingly or mix with an equal amount Gamsol to create a traditional slow-drying, low-viscosity painting medium. To paint solvent-free, we recommend Gamblin Safflower Oil… Gamblin Solvent-Free Painting Mediums Solvent-Free Gel and Solvent-Free Fluid are painting mediums made from safflower oil and alkyd resin with no solvent. Why safflower? We chose safflower for these mediums because of its paler color. The alkyd resin, which is essentially a highly polymerized oil, accounts for the faster drying rate of these materials, compared to either linseed or safflower oils used alone. Both Solvent-Free Fluid and Gel increase the flow of oil colors, increase transparency, gloss and color saturation. Both Solvent-Free Fluid and Gel increase the flow of oil colors, increase transparency, gloss and color saturation Solvent-free-Mediums:* Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel gives colors more flow and transparency, yet holds the shape of your brushmark. Solvent-Free Gel has a moderately fast drying rate and increases gloss. Made from safflower oil and alkyd resin, Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel is non-toxic and contains no Gamsol or petroleum distillates.Solvent-Free Gel is available in the following size: 37 ml, 150 ml * Gamblin Solvent-Free Fluid painting medium gives oil colors more flow and transparency. It has a moderately fast drying rate and increases gloss. Made from safflower oil and alkyd resin, Gamblin Solvent-Free Fluid is non-toxic and contains no Gamsol or petroleum distillates. To ensure proper drying and prevent beading-up of paint layers, Solvent-Free Fluid should be used in moderation with oil colors – no more than 25% by volume. To avoid wrinkling, apply mixtures of Solvent-Free Fluid and oil colors thinly. For underpainting, we recommend adding Gamsol to Solvent-Free Fluid. Solvent-Free Fluid is available in the following sizes: 4.2oz, 8.5 oz & 16.9 oz. * Gamblin Safflower Oil is a pale, slow-drying oil. When used as a painting medium, Safflower Oil to colors increases flow and slows dry times. Use sparingly or mix with an equal amount Gamsol to create a traditional slow-drying, low-viscosity painting medium. To paint solvent-free, we recommend Gamblin Safflower Oil for cleaning brushes while you are working. Solvent-Free Safflower Oil is available in the following sizes: 8.5 oz & 16.9 oz. The biggest difference between the Solvent-Free Fluid and the Gel is their consistency. The Fluid medium more significantly increases the flow of oil colors off of the brush. In terms of its working properties, it is similar to either straight linseed or safflower, though faster-drying. Brush-marks will be slightly leveled, or “rounded” when using the Fluid. Drying Time: In regards to their drying, these mediums have a “moderately fast” drying rate – meaning that thin layers will dry to the touch in approximately 36 – 48 hours. Because they rely solely on oxidation to dry, they have a longer working time compared to our Galkyd mediums, which begin to tack up as their Gamsol content evaporates from paint layers. See More
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Gamblin Gamvar Satin Varnish 4.2oz BottleSave Up to40%Off listClear Transparent Enhance and protect your oil paint masterpieces with this professional quality satin finish picture varnish! Gamblin's Gamvar Satin Picture Varnish saturates the colors in your oil paintings and gives your work a unified, satin finish protective surface. Developed in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art, Gamvar Satin is practically odorless, goes on and remains water-clear and can be safely removed with Gamsol Mineral Spirits. This superior quality satin picture varnish dries to a lower gloss level compared to original Gamvar and enhances the depth of color in your paintings. The easiest way to make your painting look better! Key Features: * Provides a satin finish protective surface * Deepens color values of your paintings * Applies water clear and is practically odorless * Easily and safely removed with Gamsol Mineral Spirits * Terrific for both oil and acrylic paintings* Saturates color and adds depth of color* Protects your painting* Unifies surface quality* Odorless and easily removable* Dries in 24 hours* No need to wait 6 months to varnish Perfect For: * Protecting oil paintings * Portrait and fine artists * Unifying uneven surfaces of paintings * Boosting color saturation See More
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Enkaustikos Hot Tools Pen Point Attachment C5
Starting At: 16.99
…your Enkaustiko's Pen or Brush Attachment is easy; simply dip the attachment into hot liquid encaustic wax before painting. The electric Woodburner allows you to draw with liquid wax paint at your leisure without rushing to apply color before the wax cools. The Hot Wax Pen tips and brush attachments… Skillfully Handmade brass encaustic tools add precision to every stroke! Enkaustiko's has developed a series of Hot Wax Tools that enable encaustic artist's to create special effects while still maintaining the molten state of colored wax. The Hot Wax PenPoint and Brush Attachments can be used to create an array of line widths, from fine lines to broad transparent strokes of color. The Enkaustikos C-Series Pen Points and Brush Attachments are handcrafted from solid brass. These heated tools provide encaustic painters with the option to work on fine details or fast and spontaneous shapes of color without the worry of wax cooling on the pen tip. Loading your Enkaustiko's Pen or Brush Attachment is easy; simply dip the attachment into hot liquid encaustic wax before painting. The electric Woodburner allows you to draw with liquid wax paint at your leisure without rushing to apply color before the wax cools. The Hot Wax Pen tips and brush attachments can be used to create an array of line widths, from fine lines to broad transparent strokes of wax. Solid brass is used to handcraft the Enkaustikos C-Series Pen Points and Brush Attachments. The heated Enkaustikos Wax tools maintain the molten state of wax until it is applied to the painting surface. This innovation allows the encaustic painter the option to work on fine details or fast and spontaneous shapes of color. Key Features: * Handmade quality * Brass construction * Seamless ferrules Perfect For: * Encaustic painters * Artists of all levels See More -
Ultra Mini Stretched Canvas 2x4", Box of 100Save Up to77%Off listWhite Great Art Can Come In Small Packages!! Ultra Mini Stretched Canvases are perfect for quick studies, miniatures, gifts, and even large scale mosaic collages. The 7oz acrylic-primed canvas is neatly stretched on the Ultra Mini 3/8" deep frames so you can paint the edges for frameless display presentation. Well built and practical, the canvases are primed with acrylic gesso and are the perfect surface for oils, acrylics, tempera, or collage elements. Each mini canvas is archival and acid-free, ensuring stability for your smallest creations! Here's your chance to create art that can be hung anywhere in the home or office! This miniature canvas sizes are also great for producing work to sell or give away as presents. The high-quality ultra mini artist stretched canvases are available in five sizes and boxes of 100. Key Features: * 7oz weight unbleached 100% cotton canvas * Canvas: 3/8" deep * Double-primed with acid-free acrylic primer * Medium-tooth surface * Four paintable edges for a frameless presentation * Archival and acid-free * Boxes of 100 canvases * Perfect For: * Acrylics, oil colors, or tempera * Artists who paint small scale * Acrylic image transfers * Value-conscious artists who demand quality * Mini paintings that don't require framing * Miniature portraits * Making mosaic multi-media collages * Gifts * Artists of all levels * Teachers and students See More
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Paasche VLN-5 Replacement Needle #5Save Up to33%Off list…with a .66mm head and can achieve detail down to 1/32 inch and up to 1 inch. Achieve patterns from 1/64 to 1 inch. * VLST Pro Airbrush - This is the ultimate Painting machine! The VLST Pro is a significant upgrade to the classic VL With features that Airbrushers of all levels will appreciate. "Been using a Paasche airbrush for many many years and won't recommend any other. Completely satisfied"-- Fred, an Airbrush Artist of Duck, NC* VL #3 Airbrush - This VL airbrush is made in the USA and includes the following: VL#3 airbrush only and manual. Achieve patterns of 1/32 inch to 1-1/2 inch. Installed with head size (.7mm). * VL #3L Airbrush - The VL airbrush is Paasche's most versatile Airbrush and a perfect choice for most airbrush application. Achieve patterns of 1/32 inch to 1-1/2 inch. .Installed with head size (.7mm). * VL #5 Airbrush - This VL airbrush is made in the USA and includes the following: VL#5 airbrush only and manual. Achieve patterns of 1/32 inch to 1-1/2 inch. Installed with head size (1mm). * VJR #1 Airbrush - This VJR airbrush is made in the USA and includes the following: VJR#1, hanger, wrench, lessons booklet and manual. Achieve patterns from 1/64 to 1 inch. * VJR #2 Airbrush - The VJR#2 model is a gravity feed detail airbrush. It is made in the USA and includes the following: VJR#2, hanger, wrench, lessons booklet and manual. The VJR#2 comes installed with a .66mm head and can achieve detail down to 1/32 inch and up to 1 inch. Achieve patterns from 1/64 to 1 inch. * VLST Pro Airbrush - This is the ultimate Painting machine! The VLST Pro is a significant upgrade to the classic VL With features that Airbrushers of all levels will appreciate. See More
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Paramount Primed Cotton Canvas, Round 5" (Box of 6)Save Up to72%Off listWhite Use an Oval or Round Canvas for a Unique Look Round and oval canvases have been used for hundreds of years but have become rarer and rarer. One obvious explanation is that there are just fewer options available to artists. That's why Paramount has developed a professional quality stretched canvas in a new range of oval and round sizes! The 9 oz. double primed unbleached cotton is the perfect surface for painting a portrait, still life, or an abstract composition. Paramount's superior universal primed canvas has a medium texture ideal for acrylics, oils, paint markers, spray paint, and alkyds. The back-stapled canvas allows you to re-stretch anytime without sacrificing your finished painting. Paramount's unique bars feature a raised edge that holds your canvas up to prevent stretcher bar ghosting, which is common with other canvas brands. The Paramount Round & Oval Canvases are a professional grade option for painters wishing to paint unique shapes. Ambiance Round and Oval Frames are affordable and pair well with Paramount canvases, so you won't need to pay for expensive custom framing! Key Features: * 100% Cotton duck, medium textured surface * Double primed, acid-free universal primer * Sturdy MDF stretcher frame * Canvas profile depth of 11/16" * Raised edge eliminates ghosting * Back-stapled Perfect For: * Oils, acrylics, paint markers, alkyds, and spray paint * Re-stretching at any time without sacrificing your finished painting * Making an impact with uniquely shaped canvas * Portraits and decorative painting * Artists of any skill level * Unique landscapes See More
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The Edge All Media Pro Cotton Canvas 8"x54" - 1-1/2" Deep (Box of 3)Save Up to86%Off listWhite Ignite your composition with an inspiring substrate! Extra Long Sizes Are you bored of painting on the same standard canvas size? Ready to shake things up and supercharge your creativity? The new Edge All Media Cotton Canvases come in 21 extra long sizes like 10x40" and 12x72"! We've designed these new hypnotic sizes to help you hook your viewer's attention. Our goal, as always, is to emphasize your artwork. The extra-long rectangular shape naturally focuses attention, whether it's a triptych, a non-traditional portrait, or an abstract piece. Each canvas is coated in a ground-breaking primer that maintains the richness and purity of your paint colors. Unlike other canvases with lesser quality primers, your paintings will keep their vibrant punch with excellent adhesion. Triple priming ensures superb barrier protection between paint and canvas, perfect for traditional and water-mixable oils. The Edge is known for its' tuck-n-roll style construction that keeps the back of the canvas neat and clean. A sturdy surface for all painting styles, even mixed media, The Edge features a beefy 14oz, triple primed medium texture. Finish your painting with solid-colored sides, or continue your design onto the sides for a distinctive modern look. Extra Longs/Longs/Multiples (triptych) - These used by themselves offer unique aspect ratios to achieve various single and multi-canvas compositions. They work well with squares, used as a square or diamond shape. The 6x18" and the largest being 18x64". Artists working in abstract impressionism have found these to be new heroes, to create unique multiple images that work together. Key Features: * Extra Longs/Longs/Multiples (triptych) * Create unique multiple images that work together * Available in: Singles or Boxes of 3 * 1-1/2" Deep, Extra long sizes * 100% cotton canvas * 14oz primed weight * 8oz. raw weight before priming * Triple acrylic primed * Medium texture canvas * Deluxe stretched canvas * Professional tuck-n-roll style construction * Hand stretched by skilled artisans * Perfect For: * Oils, alkyds, and acrylics * Painted edge presentation * Mixed media works * Painters of all levels * Frameless artwork presentation * Excellent barrier protection between paint and canvas * A non-traditional portrait * A landscape or an abstract piece * Painting a dazzling triptych See More
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Art Bites Canvas 2" x 4" Textured Board (Pack of 5)Save Up to70%Off listWhite Art-Anywhere, Anytime-for Anything! With Art Bites Canvas Textured Boards, exploring your own creativity has never been easier! Art Bites are made from strong 2.3mm stock board mounted with textured canvas paper that works universally for any kind of media. Art Bites are made for smaller works of art or combine them for fantastic collages or mosaics. When inspiration hits, Art Bites are ready for any media and can be quickly transformed from canvas board to Masterpiece! They can also be used for all kinds of creative projects including paintings, letter tiles, magnets, wall hangings, and even pendants. Whether you like to create your art work with oil, acrylic, watercolor, marker, colored pencil, charcoal, printmaking, or even collage, Art Bites are the perfect surface for the project of your choice. Key Features:* 2.3mm stock board mounted with textured canvas paper* Can be assembled together to make a collage or for a mosaic * Versatile canvas boards for a variety of projects including painting, sketching, stamping, block printing, collage, glitter and more* Sold in packs of 5 and 100* Small enough to take the pressure off of creating a masterpiece and can be used for simple, fun projects* First choice for artist's quick studies* Perfect For:* Paints, colored pencils, markers, dry media, printmaking and more* Making small but beautiful works of art* Paintings, watercolor sketches, pastels other pieces of art* Collages or mosaics * Block printing* Unique projects such as letter tiles, decorative magnets, pendants, wall hangings * Artists of all skill levels See More
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