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Grey Matters Specialty BrushesSave Up to28%Off list…/ 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* Interlocking bristles for oil & acrylic* Special signing brushes Perfect For:* Defined brush… 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 short-handled bristle brushes are painstakingly crafted by hand. Interlocked brushes ensure that the bristles maintain their shape and last a 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* Interlocking bristles 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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Mimik Kolinsky Synthetic Sable Short Handle Brushes and SetsSave Up to84%Off list…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… 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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Mimik High Performance Synthetic Squirrel Hair Watercolor BrushesSave Up to83%Off list…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,… 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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Mimik Kolinsky Synthetic Short Handle Script LinersSave Up to76%Off list…used for delicate lettering, outlining, and long continuous strokes. Key Features:* Handmade in Germany* Weighted ferrule provides balance* Short lacquered handles with beautiful mahogany finish* Shape retention and spring back* Animal-friendly, cruelty-free!* Large color-carrying capacity* Perfect… The Best Script Liner You Will Ever Use! The perfect imitation of natural Kolinsky hair, this state of the art synthetic bristle brush performs just like the best Kolinsky script liners while still being animal-friendly. Created to the highest standards, each Mimik Kolinsky Synthetic Script Liner has a long narrow profile with a sharp point and round ferrule. The belly of the brush provides large color-carrying capacity and is used for delicate lettering, outlining, and long continuous strokes. Key Features:* Handmade in Germany* Weighted ferrule provides balance* Short lacquered handles with beautiful mahogany finish* Shape retention and spring back* Animal-friendly, cruelty-free!* Large color-carrying capacity* Perfect For:* Watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oil* Creating long continuous strokes* Outlining and sign painting* Delicate hand lettering* Fine details* Professionals, teachers, students In the past Kolinsky red sable hair was considered the best hair for brush making, as it had the best resiliency and held a decent amount of color. Thanks to scientific advances, we can now surpass the expectations of natural Kolinsky sable hair with synthetic bristles that outperform natural hair in every way. Only the most experienced brush makers in Germany can make a synthetic script liner that has spring, a sharp point, and a large color-carrying capacity. These features make the Mimik Kolinsky Script Liner perfect for the application of rapid strokes and painting fine details such as grass or whiskers. Mimik Synthetic Kolinsky Scrip Liner ferrules have rounded ends that are not sharp, unlike inferior brushes. The handle length and weighted ferrule provide a balanced feel so that there is less tension on your hand as you are painting. The synthetic brush can also be used with most media including watercolor, gouache, oil, and acrylic paints. We think you will agree that any of these wonderful brushes will be a great addition to your brush arsenal. See More
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Mimik Kolinsky Synthetic Sable Long Handle Brushes & SetsSave Up to78%Off list…animal friendly! Three coats of durable lacquer protect the beautiful wood handles, and nickel-plated brass ferrules hold the Mimik bristles in place. Available in both long and short handles, you have the freedom to pick the brush style that works best for you. These elite… Stiffness Watercolors Acrylics Oils Elite Professional Brushes - State of the art synthetic for oil & acrylic media The perfect imitation of natural Kolinsky hair, this state of the art synthetic fiber performs just like the very finest Kolinsky while still being animal friendly! Three coats of durable lacquer protect the beautiful wood handles, and nickel-plated brass ferrules hold the Mimik bristles in place. Available in both long and short handles, you have the freedom to pick the brush style that works best for you. These elite brushes are handmade in Germany! The state-of-the-art synthetic hair makes painting a pleasure! Key Features: * Superb professional brushes handmade in Germany * The Synthetic hair looks and performs like Kolinsky hair * Best quality brush ferrules made of nickel-plated silver with protective varnish * The wood handle has a beautiful mahogany finish that is protected by three coats of lacquer * Shape perfectly to a fine edge or split-proof-point * Soft feel, incredible resiliency, and excellent color holding ability * Animal friendly * Perfect For: * All oil color and acrylic media * Easel painting * Fine detail and precision lay down of color * Professionals, art enthusiasts, and students Synthetic Kolinsky Sable Sets * For brush sizes and technical details: Click on the Yellow Icon for each brush. Best Kolinsky Substitute Synthetic Brush Guaranteed to be the best Kolinsky hair substitute you have ever used or your money back! Mimik Kolinsky brushes are considered the best in the world today, and now Oil and Acrylic artists can enjoy the wonderful working characteristics, soft feel, and resiliency. See More
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Grey Matters Synthetic Watercolor BrushesSave Up to28%Off list…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*… 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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Mimik Kolinsky Synthetic Watercolor Mottler BrushesSave Up to78%Off list…reapply. Key Features: * Handmade in Germany by master brush makers * Synthetic kolinsky contains no animal hair * Sleek lacquered paddle handles, short handle * Nickel-plated brass ferrules * Outperforms natural kolinsky hair every time * Superior paint and water carrying capacity * Bristle comes… Animal-Friendly Mottlers! Outperforms any natural kolinsky hair Artists worldwide had been asking for a mottler in our Mimik Kolinsky line. So, we set out to create a brush that would be considered the very best in the world. A brush that can hold as much color as thicker mottlers while maintaining excellent control and a sharp edge. We took the idea to our expert brush makers in Germany. After several tries, the finest mottler was born. The brush, made of synthetic kolinsky hair, can be fully loaded for long, uniform strokes across a paper surface without needing to reapply the color. The fine-edged tip creates a split proof line, allowing the artist to create all sorts of strokes and lines not capable with any other brush. Our mottler will outperform any natural kolinsky hair, including all known synthetics for its shape, color holding capacity, resiliency, and feel. Plus, these synthetic mottlers are only a fraction of the cost of natural kolinsky red sable! We guarantee these mottler brushes will perform better than any other natural hair; if you are dissatisfied send back the used brush for your money back! great for Watercolor Washes, Soft Blending, Varnishing, Decoupage Gel Application, Hard Edge and creating unique strokes by changing angle of the edge during the stroke. Outperforms any natural kolinsky hair, including all known synthetics for its shape, color holding capacity, resiliency, and feel. Can be fully loaded for long, uniform strokes across a paper surface without needing to reapply. Key Features: * Handmade in Germany by master brush makers * Synthetic kolinsky contains no animal hair * Sleek lacquered paddle handles, short handle * Nickel-plated brass ferrules * Outperforms natural kolinsky hair every time * Superior paint and water carrying capacity * Bristle comes to a razor-thin, fine-edged tip * Unbelievable controlled strokes * Created to the highest standards * Animal-friendly, cruelty-free! * A fraction of the cost of natural kolinsky * Click on the yellow circle icon for size and set information * Perfect For: * Watercolor Washes, Watercolor applications* Soft blending* Varnishing* Creating split proof lines* Decoupage Gel Application* Hard Edge* Background wash applications* Defined brush strokes* Wetting dry watercolor paper with water* Uniform strokes across a paper surface* Unique strokes by changing angle of the edge during the stroke* Professionals, teachers, students* More working time as it holds a lot of color See More
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Jack Richeson Squirrel BrushesSave Up to44%Off list…these brushes were made with quills of large sea birds for ferrules. Today Jack Richeson uses plastic and wire to bind the brush head to the short wooden handle. Sky Wash Brushes - The Wash Brush is genuinely a magnificent watercolor tool. Each flat oval squirrel brush comes to a fantastic point. No… Perfect for painting with watercolor! Squirrel Mop Brushes - The Mop Brush is made of Pure Black Kazan Squirrel hair, and it has the shape of a broad round brush when wet. Originally these brushes were made with quills of large sea birds for ferrules. Today Jack Richeson uses plastic and wire to bind the brush head to the short wooden handle. Sky Wash Brushes - The Wash Brush is genuinely a magnificent watercolor tool. Each flat oval squirrel brush comes to a fantastic point. No other brush hair can perform as well as a squirrel in terms of shape. You can use each side of this three-sided brush, with the broad flat face for washes, the long thin side for lines, and the fine point tip for small points of color. Every painter will fall in love with this Sky Wash Brush. Key Features: * Black Kazan Squirrel hair * Sky Wash or Mop shape * Short wooden handles * Holds a huge reservoir of color * Click on the yellow circle tech icon to view brush size Perfect For: * Watercolor paint * Brilliant, powerful strokes that you can control! * Textured watercolor paper * Students, amateurs, professionals * Heavy washes * Studio or Travel See More
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Richeson 6228 Pure Kolinsky Round Brush Size #10Save Up to72%Off list…ferrule with a beautiful, short black handle. We have limited inventory of these rare brushes. There is still a huge demand for Kolinsky sable brushes because of the industry-wide shortage, so order yours today! Key Features: * Top-quality pure Kolinsky sable * Short black handle with gold ferrule *… We found some Pure Kolinsky Sable brushes for you in our vault! A lot of watercolor artists feel lost without their Kolinsky sable brushes. Unfortunately, very few companies still manufacture Kolinsky brushes because of the rigorous import process. Jack Richeson discontinued the 6228 brush series years ago because they were unable to get sable hair. The wonderful news is, we had these pure Kolinsky size 10 round brushes stored away in our warehouse until recently. We are so excited to offer this rare Kolinsky sable brush to you! Jack Richeson brush makers took great pride in selecting the finest quality hair to handcraft each 6228 series brush. They only used the winter coat of the Siberian martin weasel. Each brush contains 60% male hair blended with 40% female hair. Male Kolinsky hair is very springy and responsive, which is why there is more male hair in the blend. The Kolinsky round comes to a sharp point and snaps back to shape during use. Each brush is mounted to a gold ferrule with a beautiful, short black handle. We have limited inventory of these rare brushes. There is still a huge demand for Kolinsky sable brushes because of the industry-wide shortage, so order yours today! Key Features: * Top-quality pure Kolinsky sable * Short black handle with gold ferrule * 1/4" W x 1" L brush * 60% male hair blended with 40% female hair * Head snaps to a fine point * The belly holds lots of pigment * Handcrafted by master brush makers using the finest Kolinsky sable Perfect For: * Professional or serious watercolorists * Watercolor and gouache painting * Holding large color loads in the full brush belly * Even, consistent control * Gift for the discriminating watercolorist See More
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