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NYC Gigante Long Handle Bristle Brush, Value Set Of 4Save Up to64%Off list…Clean and Care Recommendation: These brushes are made to be professional tools. For cleaning oil colors from brushes, we recommend Chelsea Classical Studios Lavender or Citrus brush cleaners. They not only will thoroughly clean the paint out of your brush but also will condition them to work… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Premium brushes designed for all artists painting large scale - Handmade in Germany Handmade by skilled artisans in Germany the Gigante range of high quality hog bristle brushes compliments all your other high end bristle brushes. The basic assumption of the line is that most artists use regular size bristle brushes for most of their needs and that would include painting on a grand scale. They are not made just to be big but are made to work flawlessly. The long handle makes them a favorite of artists in the world all over. you will love and enjoy to paint with these premium high quality brushes! Use for acrylic and oil colors, Acryla Gouache as well as all sorts of decorative paints. High End Bristle Brushes Handmade by skilled artisans in Germany - Designed for all artists painting large scale Key Features:* Handmade by skilled artisans in Germany* High quality hog bristle brushes* Available in 4 shapes* Angular, oval, flat mottlers & Domed sash round* Made to work flawlessly* Long handle professional brushes* Varnished beech wood handles* Nickel plated ferrule, a rust proof tin coating* Exceptional quality for the price* Note: Click on Yellow Icon Next to each product for more details* Perfect For:* Use for acrylic and oil colors, Acryla Gouache as well as all sorts of decorative paints* Endless possibilities* All artists painting large scale* Complimenting all your other high end bristle brushes* Long handle makes them a favorite of artists* Covering a lot of area* Excellent control of your paint* FLAT MOTTLERS: Priming to painting to varnishing* OVAL MOTTLERS: Cutting in backgrounds, general painting, varnishing and large scale glazing There are four shapes to the Premium Gigante Brush line: ANGULAR MOTTLERS Sometimes artists look at this brush as if it is a specialty brush but it is not. It is used by some of the most famous artists of our time and a real tool for professional house and industrial painting. As you glance at the brush you will see one end has a hair length of 1.57" it then angles to 2" on the 2" wide brush and to 2.17" on the 3" wide brush. The shape allows artists and painters to curve their strokes. This is especially useful for cutting in basic shapes and to run the brush along a circular area. These brushes hold a lot of color and the tip of the brush is most useful for reaching smaller areas without having to switch brushes. You can cover a lot of area with this brush like all flat brushes. 2" brush is 13" long and the 3" is 13.6" long. The handle is made of varnished beech wood and the ferrule is nickel plated with a rust proof tin coating. OVAL MOTTLERS You'll immediately appreciate the natural flagged ends of these brushes that provide an excellent control of your paint. The oval shape is like an artists' filbert brush. Its intention is to allow for clean controlled strokes without flaring of the hair through the stroke. You can use this brush for cutting in backgrounds, general painting, varnishing and large scale glazing. FLAT MOTTLERS This brush is a workhorse of epic proportions and is one of the most beloved of all brushes used by artists that work large in scale. It has superior quality bristle hair with natural flagged ends to grip and release color with superb precision. It can be used flat or on its sides for various needs. The endless uses of this brush can't all be listed however it is ideal for almost all stages of a painting from priming to painting to varnishing. Use it with all your favorite media. Available in 2" wide with 2" long hair and a 12.7" length or 3" wide with 2" hair length and a 13.4" length. The handle is made of varnished beech wood and the ferrule is nickel plated with a rust proof tin coating. DOMED SASH ROUND BRUSHES The bushy round shape of the brush make it perfect for loading and creating long continuous soft edged linear strokes. The natural flagged ends and fullness of the hair allows it to cover large areas with ease. The brush works in unison with the other three shapes in this series and is a vital tool for a myriad of uses. This brush style has a history dating back to birth of artist brushes and has been the go to brush ever since. These brushes feature a long length which is instrumental to working large. It will be a brush you won't want to stop using. Available in 3 diameters: 20mm (.787") with a hair length of 43mm (1.7") and a total length with handle of 10.8", 25mm (1") with a hair length of 48mm (1.9") and a total length with handle of 11.2" and 30mm (1.18") with a hair length of 53mm (2.1") and a total length with handle of 11.8". With special nickel, encapsulated ferrule and long varnished beech wood handles. Clean and Care Recommendation: These brushes are made to be professional tools. For cleaning oil colors from brushes, we recommend Chelsea Classical Studios Lavender or Citrus brush cleaners. They not only will thoroughly clean the paint out of your brush but also will condition them to work flawlessly each time See More
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Sennelier #Green for Oil Mediums - Solvent-Free Gel Medium, 200mlSave Up to35%Off list…Sennelier Green For Oil products are just as effective as traditional solvents and work wonderfully with both the Sennelier Artists’ Oils and Rive Gauche. Be aware that they cannot be used with solvent based mediums and it is important to abide by the slightly longer drying time. Brush Cleaner: This… Non-Toxic Additives for Oil Paints with these eco-friendly alternatives to traditional solvents! Sennelier Green For Oil is a range of non-toxic, biodegradable additives for oil paint. These bio solvent based additives are created from sustainable, raw materials such as vegetable oils and grain. 100% safe and easily disposable, they are odorless and safe enough to bring onto a plane. Sennelier Green For Oil products are just as effective as traditional solvents and work wonderfully with both the Sennelier Artists’ Oils and Rive Gauche. Be aware that they cannot be used with solvent based mediums and it is important to abide by the slightly longer drying time. Brush Cleaner: This non-toxic liquid cleaner is perfect for deep cleaning of all types of brushes, knives, palettes and other containers before next use. Matte Varnish: This clear & quick drying varnish protects your finished work with a non-reflective, matte finish. It can be mixed with gloss varnish for a satin finish. Gloss Varnish: This gloss varnish will enhance the brightest and most vibrant colors in your painting with a glossy finish. This quick and clear drying varnish can be mixed with matte varnish for a satin finish. Thinner: This bio-solvent thinner replaces petroleum distillate to thin your oil paints. Mix the product with your paint to make it more fluid and more suitable for the first drafts of your painting. Universal Medium: A perfect substitute for universal medium, this medium will enable you to improve the consistency of your paste, create glazes and the other effects such as impasto. Also invaluable if working in cold temperatures and speeds up drying time & adds shine to your finished work! Gel Medium: This Carthame oil-based formula has been designed for artists work with thick paints to build up depth. It preserves the consistency of oil paints without making the product too fluid, enabling artists to superpose colors without diluting the bottom layers of color. This medium also speeds up drying time! Key Features: * Non-toxic, biodegradable, eco-friendly additive * Just as effective as traditional solvents * The product range includes Thinner, Gel Medium, Universal Medium, Gloss & Matte Varnishes * 100% safe & easily disposable Perfect For: * Replacing petroleum based additives * Artists that work with oil paints * Sennelier Artists’ Oils & Rive Gauche * Safe for elderly, pregnant & allergy prone artists * Can be brought on a plane Sennelier #Green - Non-Toxic Additives For Oil Paints All Green for Oil products are bio solvent based (meaning from sustainable raw materials such as vegetable oils and grain) and are biodegradable. 100% safe and easily disposable, they can be brought into a plane. Great packaging and remarkable capabilities. See More
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Mimik High Performance Synthetic Squirrel Brush, Jumbo Wash SmallSave Up to83%Off list…Oils Animal-Friendly, Synthetic Hair Brushes Finding a quality synthetic watercolor brush has been tough for a long time. That's why we partnered with a leading brush maker to craft a brush with all the benefits of natural hair and none of the drawbacks! Our animal-friendly Mimik Squirrel brushes… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Animal-Friendly, Synthetic Hair Brushes Finding a quality synthetic watercolor brush has been tough for a long time. That's why we partnered with a leading brush maker to craft a brush with all the benefits of natural hair and none of the drawbacks! Our animal-friendly Mimik Squirrel brushes make a great substitute for natural squirrel and sable. The innovative synthetic blend imitates squirrel hair in its ability to hold copious amounts of color for large washes while also offering the control, response, and sharp edge of a Kolinsky sable brush. Each brush has a short blue-grey stained wood handle and a matte nickel-plated brass ferrule. Best of all, no animals are harmed or endangered to make Mimik Squirrel brushes. Finally, a watercolor brush that mimics natural squirrel and sable without endangering animals! Key Features: * Innovative high quality synthetic hair * Mimics squirrel and Kolinsky sable * Holds copious amounts of color for large washes and color lay down * Superb control, response, and sharp edge so loved in Kolinsky sable brushes * Short blue-grey wooden handles * Nickel-plated brass ferrules * Popular shapes and sizes * Perfect For: * Watercolors, gouache, and acrylics * Superb brush response * Animal-friendly artists * High color load * Superb control, response, and sharp edge See More
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Silver Brush Black Velvet® Watercolor Brush Series 3025 Jumbo Round, SmallSave Up to35%Off list…The soft hair blend allows for delicate techniques like glazing and painting multiple layers yet is firm enough to lift color with a light and gentle scrub of the brush. A treat for any multi-media artist! Key Features:* Available in sets and individual brushes* Absorbent hair works beautifully… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Great with watercolor, gouache, liquid acrylics, inks and dye! These deluxe Silver Brush Black Velvet® brushes feature a specially designed combination of pure natural squirrel hair and black synthetic hair. This combination of natural and synthetic hair can hold vast amounts of color and release it with perfect control. These distinctive black-lacquer handle brushes with a signature silver band are a water-based artist’s dream! The Black Velvet® series is made with a blend of natural squirrel hair and black synthetics that allows the brush to hold a huge amount of color and release it with perfect control for watercolors, gouache, liquid acrylics, inks and dyes. The soft hair blend allows for delicate techniques like glazing and painting multiple layers yet is firm enough to lift color with a light and gentle scrub of the brush. A treat for any multi-media artist! Key Features:* Available in sets and individual brushes* Absorbent hair works beautifully with all fluid media!* Balanced blend of natural squirrel and synthetic fibers* Releases color in a slow, controlled manner* Distinctive black-lacquer handle* 3008S Series features scraper handles on ends Perfect For:* All Water Media and Multimedia Artists* Glazing and laying down multiple layers* Silk Painting and working with Dyes* Inks, gouaches, acrylics, watercolors, and dyes* Artists of all levels! See More
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Norma Blue Water-Mixable Oil Color Painting Medium, 200mlSave Up to36%Off list…ideal for painting without solvents in the studio or classroom. The high-quality line comprises 48 brilliant colors guaranteed to ignite your passion for oil painting. The oils can be used pure, diluted with water, or combined with the NORMA Blue mediums. You can easily clean any used brushes or… Water-Mixable, Environmentally Conscious, Vegan Oil Paint NORMA Blue Water-Mixable Oils by Schmincke are ideal for painting without solvents in the studio or classroom. The high-quality line comprises 48 brilliant colors guaranteed to ignite your passion for oil painting. The oils can be used pure, diluted with water, or combined with the NORMA Blue mediums. You can easily clean any used brushes or tools with soap and water. Enhance your artwork further with Schmincke's collection of five NORMA Blue mediums, designed to simplify your painting experience. Some of the mediums have an accelerating or retarding effect on the drying time, while others can be used to increase gloss. A special linseed oil completes the range of the NORMA Blue mediums. Key Features: * Low-odor water-mixable oils * Buttery consistency * Highly pigmented and lightfast * Low yellowing * Vegan and eco-friendly * Formulated from high-quality vegetable oils * No cobalt, cadmium, or zinc oxide pigments used * Allergy-friendly: no preservatives * Cleans up with water Perfect For: * Alla prima and traditional oil techniques * Environmentally conscious artists * Painting without any harsh chemicals * Sampling brilliant color ranges * Indoor painting and classroom use * Plein air painters Painting Medium Blue: 1:1 Lean painting medium, watery, oil-free, and low odor. This medium supports the traditional oil paint consistency and makes the oil paint smoother. Please note you should not use this medium with traditional oil paints. Medium 2 Blue: Fat painting medium for water-mixable oil colors. Water thinnable, retards drying, and allows for longer wet-on-wet painting time. The high oil content increases gloss and forms a soft elastic film. Medium 2 can also be used with traditional oil paints. Dosage: Do not exceed a mixture of 1:1 if possible. Contains: modified safflower oil, poppy oil, and siccative. Medium 3 Blue: Is a painting medium with oil content for water-mixable oil colors. You can dilute it with water. The medium accelerates drying, increases gloss, and makes paint layers more resistant. Medium 3 can also be used with traditional oil paints. Contains: modified linseed oil and siccative. Linseed Oil Blue: Modified linseed oil, water-dilutable, and used as an additional binder for water-mixable oil colors. It can also be used for traditional oil paints. Contains: modified linseed oil. Transparent/Gloss Medium Blue: Is a very fat painting medium for water-mixable oil colors. You can dilute it with water. The medium increases transparency enhances gloss, and softens brush marks. Use it only on the upper layers of paint. Transparent/Gloss Medium can also be used with traditional oil paints. Shake before use. Contains: modified linseed oil, safflower oil, and siccative. See More
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Cobra Water-Mixable Oil Painting Paste, 200ml TubeSave Up to40%Off list…traditional oil paints to make them water-mixable, so you can mix and thin your paint using just water! Brush and Hand Soap - Crafted from 100% vegetable-based ingredients. Whether you're working with oils or acrylics, Cobra Soap is the ideal solution for keeping your hands and brushes clean… Expand your painting possibilities with these water-mixable oil mediums! Using these specially designed water-mixable mediums and auxiliaries can increase the range of effects achievable with your Cobra paints! Just like Cobra colors, these mediums mix cleanly with water and are great additives for techniques from glazing and layering to alla prima and impasto. A convenient bar of Brush and Hand Soap is also available to ensure your brushes are thoroughly clean. Enhance all your water-mixable oil paintings with these great mediums from Royal Talens! Key Features: * Oil paint mediums * Cleaning auxiliaries Perfect For: * Modifying oil paint * Lengthening drying time Click on the white paper icon for more information about each Cobra product. Painting Medium - This viscous medium makes Cobra oils smoother and fatter, eliminating brushstrokes without lengthening the drying time of the paint film. It also adds a universal sheen and increases color transparency. Perfect for use in layering and alla prima (wet-on-wet) techniques. Glazing Medium – improves the flow of Cobra oil paints and increases their transparency, making it perfect for luminous glazing techniques. As this medium has a high oil content, it should only be used in the final few layers of a painting, following the "fat over lean" rule. Painting Paste – Perfect for adding bulk in impasto techniques or decreasing color intensity for alla prima painting. Can be mixed with Cobra oil colors in any ratio, but the more Painting Medium added, the lower the color intensity will become. Quick Dry Medium (Solvent-Free) - This medium reduces the drying time of Cobra paints. It also increases the flow and transparency of the paint while making the paint fatter. Safflower Oil - Safflower oil boosts paint flow and transparency. The oil doesn't yellow over time and dries slower than linseed oil, making it ideal for initial and final paint layers. Linseed Oil - improves paint flow and transparency. This linseed oil dries relatively fast and can be used for the initial layers of your painting. While linseed oil may yellow slightly over time, it offers a more stable paint film. Paint Thinner (Solvent-Free) - This solvent-free thinner enhances paint fluidity, making it leaner and aiding quicker drying times. It's particularly ideal for applying the initial layers of your painting. Brush Cleaner (Solvent-Free) - Makes brushes easier to clean. Also cleans brushes with oil colours that are not mixable with water Medium Mix - Cobra created this Medium Mix to help artists transition from traditional to water-mixable oil paints. Add this medium to your leftover traditional oil paints to make them water-mixable, so you can mix and thin your paint using just water! Brush and Hand Soap - Crafted from 100% vegetable-based ingredients. Whether you're working with oils or acrylics, Cobra Soap is the ideal solution for keeping your hands and brushes clean throughout your creative process. See More
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Wilson Bickford Signature Series-Painting Knife Small 1-3/4” x 5/8”Save Up to50%Off list…- Great for blending and nature effects. * Mop Brush – This soft, natural hair brush is the perfect choice for delicate blending and can also be used for unique foliage effects.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Mop - For soft blends and foliage. * Long Handle Brushes – Traditional… A versatile assortment of brushes and painting tools hand-selected by master artist Wilson Bickford! Choosing the perfect paint brush for a specific task can be somewhat daunting, but now professional artist and art instructor Wilson Bickford has taken the uncertainty out of the equation! This new line of Signature Series brushes has been hand-selected and developed by Wilson to perfectly complement his wet-on-wet painting techniques, with each specially-designed tool serving a number of purposes. From large bristle brushes for blocking in backgrounds, to the most delicate liners for detail work, Wilson has a brush or painting tool certain to overcome any artistic obstacle. Now you too can learn alongside master artist Wilson Bickford — with his very own line of Signature Series Brushes! * Scenery Brushes – These 1" or 2" wide, angled brushes are made from flag-tipped, stiff natural hog bristle and are specifically designed to hold a lot of color. Their split-hair nature makes Scenery brushes ideal for applying basecoats, rendering foliage techniques, and blending large areas of a painting. The beveled bristles offer a comfortable hand angle and yield unique application possibilities.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Scenery - Large, angled bristle brushes. * Texture Brushes – Made from coarse, stiff natural bristle, 1" or 1 1/2" wide, these flat brushes are excellent for adding texture and depth to large painting areas, as well as creating foliage effects such as grass, trees, and bushes.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Texture - Large flat bristle brushes. * Fan Brushes – Available in 2 sizes, these long-handled fan brushes feature premium white hog bristle ideal for blending or creating delicate foliage, water, and cloud effects. The most versatile tool in the Bickford Signature line!');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Fans - Great for blending and nature effects. * Mop Brush – This soft, natural hair brush is the perfect choice for delicate blending and can also be used for unique foliage effects.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Mop - For soft blends and foliage. * Long Handle Brushes – Traditional shapes of #10 Large Flat, #4 Filbert, and #6 Round long-handled brushes in smooth synthetic hair, great for expressive strokes. These brushes are excellent for rendering florals, buildings, trees, and more, and are perfect for "cutting in" areas of a canvas.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Long Handle - Traditional brush shapes and length for multiple uses. * Small Flat Brush – Soft, natural hair Flat brush with a short handle ideal for delicate, detailed blending. A great choice for blocking in smaller areas of work where precise control is needed.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Small Flat - Soft brush for detail blending. * Rake Brush – This short-handled, synthetic hair brush is indispensible for creating textures in grass, hair, barn board, or fur. One of Wilson’s personal favorites for detail work!');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Rake - Perfect for texture in hair, grass, fur and more. * Specialty Liner Brushes – Designed specifically for detail and lining work, these brushes are available in a soft natural hair in a #2 Detail Liner or a #2 Long Script Liner, as well as a #2 smooth Synthetic Liner. Different areas of detail require different tools for the job. No single Liner can do it all, so Wilson developed this grouping to meet all his demands.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Specialty Liners - Ideal for detail and lining work. * Painting Knives – Excellent for both mixing paint and applying it to the canvas, these diamond-shaped, offset painting knives come in either Small (1 3/4" long x 5/8" wide blade) or Large (3 1/8" long x 7/8" wide blade.) These tools will give you complete control, whether you’re simply adding accents, or creating an entire impasto knife painting.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Painting Knives - For both mixing and applying paint. * Wipe-Off Tool – This versatile tool is an absolute necessity! Made from smooth, flexible silicone rubber, this double-ended tool features both a chisel tip and a pointed round tip, perfect for scraping, scoring, and lifting paint in a controlled and detailed manner. It’s a wonderful "mistake remover" and is great for reclaiming previously painted areas where you wish to make changes.');" onmouseout="tooltip.hide();">Wipe-Off Tool - Texturizer and paint "eraser." * "I am very pleased to present my Signature Line of brushes and tools. Much thought went into the final designs, as I have literally tried every brush imaginable over the past 20-plus years. Sorting out what 'worked' and what 'didn't,' I sought to obtain the best possible array, which will meet every painting situation I encounter. Each brush and tool has a primary purpose, but as you'll see in my video lessons, several are multi-functional and can be used for many tasks. "From the comfortable bevel of my Scenery Brushes, to the coarseness of my unique Texture Brushes and my trio of Specialty Script Liner Brushes, every aspect of each item's performance has been considered. These brushes inspire me to greater artistic heights and I'm confident they will bring out the artist in YOU!" —Wilson Bickford, Professional Artist and Art Instructor See More Wilson Bickford Signature Series Art Supplies See More
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Chelsea Classical Studio Nuovo Brush Metal Medallions Pack of 5Save Up to61%Off list…tools of the trade for any oil color painter!* Limited storage space* No-hassle, everyday studio use Why Nuovo Brushes - Multiple Patents, Tremendous Control! * The breakthrough in brush design in 300 years* Longer hair holds more color than any other brush today* Greater… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils A momentous change to brush design in 300 years! Imagine eliminating the various problems associated with the current modern brush. A brush that provides better control, convenience, balance, and function. One that is so unique that its introduction represents a new birth of superior painting brushes. Nuovo Long Handle Professional Brushes have three patented changes that make them feel lighter, not front heavy, so holding at their farthest end will be comfortable, allowing for a controlled stroke and smooth transitioning long stroke. The handles do not taper, and the diameter of the handle is consistent throughout, which makes the most comfortable area to hold the brush more towards the back. These patented changes apply to the standard 300mm brush handle and the handle extensions, making them 400mm long. The exclusively patented brush ferrules have both side support and a domed cut-out so that the brushes with long hair put the force of your stroke at the tip. The bristles will hold more paint and ensure no bristle hairs will splay. A little past the center of the handle is the fulcrum balance point. The Nuovo brush is balanced, so you can easily hold it with one finger. Painting at or just past the fulcrum point feels natural, allowing for perfect control of the brush with or without the handle extension. Holding the handle at the rear allows for superb control. Finally, the standard brush and the handle extension feature a magnetic end, which can be attached to any easel or surface by attaching our metal mounting discs (available separately), which are perfect for hanging and storing brushes on your easel between uses. Another benefit of hanging your brushes when not in use is it forces the paint and solvent towards the front of the bristles. Any excess will gather at the tip, and you can quickly wipe it away. Now your brushes will always be in the ready position! Key Features:* 5 sizes (click the paper icon for more details)* Long filbert natural hog bristle hairs* They hold more color than any other brush* Maximum controlled strokes without splaying* Flattened, non-staining, non-rusting ferrule* Patented side supports plus domed cut-out to retain brush shape* Balanced non-tapered handle* Brushes are light and comfortable to handle at their end* Less strain on your wrist, zero fatigue, more working time* Each handle is 13 inches long with a magnetic end* Removable 3-inch counterweight magnetic extensions sold separately* Total 16-inch handle when using counterweight magnetic extension* Brushes can attach with metal mounting disks* Self-adhesive metal alloy medallions (5 Pack, sold separately) * Perfect For:* Portrait artists see subject matter better* Professional oil painters* Muralists and plein aire* Easel painters* Hanging to the underside of the easel (magnetic ends, medallions)* Attaching to a wall or any flat surface (magnetic ends, medallions)* Precise painting, blending, and expressive movement* Artists wanting the best experience* Working at an easel with controlled, even strokes* Superior control* Long smooth transitional strokes and line control* Ultimate tools of the trade for any oil color painter!* Limited storage space* No-hassle, everyday studio use Why Nuovo Brushes - Multiple Patents, Tremendous Control! * The breakthrough in brush design in 300 years* Longer hair holds more color than any other brush today* Greater precision and defined points* Tremendous controlled lines and long smooth transitional strokes* Held from their farthest end comfortably* Better weight distribution, zero hand fatigue* Maximum controlled strokes without splaying* Non rusting, non-staining ferrule Jerry's Exclusive - Best Seller! Bristles hold more color than ANY other brush, plus greater precision with ZERO hand fatigue! A brush that is so unique that its introduction represents a new birth of superior painting brushes! The current modern easel brush has a long 12-inch tapered handle and a seamless, flattened ferrule that allows artists to stand away from the easel. This design has remained unchanged for 300 years because it was the universally accepted way to make a brush. However, this design has several problems. The first problem is balance. A balanced brush experience is when a brush is gripped a few inches from the ferrule, defeating the purpose of an easel brush. Instead of finding yourself taking advantage of the handle length, you find yourself holding the handle near the ferrule, where it is comfortable and at its widest diameter. When clasping at the tip of the handle, the brush tends to flop, which leads to loss of control, plus the squeezing causes hand fatigue.* Chelsea Nuovo brushes have a balanced feel even when held from their farthest end. They have better weight distribution and zero hand fatigue. The second problem is the flat metal ferrule, which holds the bristle hair. Most brush shapes we used today have a flattened ferrule, with which the force of your stroke causes an outward pushing of the brush hairs. This push can make them less supple and often takes the paint off the canvas when painting. Brights get stiff as dried paint builds up where the hair and ferrule meet. Short bright brushes need constant cleaning, and full-size flats encourage shorter strokes as you paint. With longer hair brushes, such as extra-long filberts, stroke control is an issue, and the brush head cannot hold much color. If you paint with any long hair brush, from flats to filberts, the horizontal force across the entire ferrule causes hair to splay, leading to distorted shapes and loss of control.* Chelsea Nuovo brushes have a patented brush ferrule with side support and domed cut-out so that the force of your stroke is at the tip. The bristles will hold more paint and keep their shape. The third problem is well known to any artist using multiple brushes. You have to deal with the issue of brush storage when switching between them. Color transference between the brush heads can happen if you hold them in your hand. Putting them down on a flat surface can get paint not only on the handles but the surface, and the brush heads can touch, rendering them useless. Some artists use a brush vase to stand the brushes up, but ultimately some will contact. * Chelsea Nuovo brush handles feature a magnetic end, which can be attached to any easel or surface using the metal mounting discs. Perfect for hanging and storing brushes between uses. See More
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