If you are starting out in painting with water colour then you may need a little help when it comes to picking the correct brush.
The brushes are available in a variety of brush heads and handles for different styles and techniques:
ROUND - Short handle
Fine detail, lines and washes.A round bellied water colour brush. This is the most popular water colour brush and is excellent for washes as well as fine detail work.
POINTED ROUND - Short handle
Round with an elongated point and tip. For accuracy and fine detail.An adaptation of the round, it has an extra fine taper point for accuracy and fine detail work, plus the belly to hold colour.
RIGGER - Short handle
Extra fine point for lines, long scroll work and detail.The longest, thinnest round water colour brush. It was first designed for painting the rigging on ships, these brushes are excellent for continuous fine lines.
A short flat water colour brush. For edges and shapes or applying washes.Originally for ‘one stroke’ application by sign writers, many water colourists use this brush for washes. It also makes a unique chisel edged flat brush mark.
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