Here is my brush holder! It belonged to my husband's grandmother, a small silver vase by Tiffany. I just love this piece with its delicate and stylized leaves and flowers - perfect for a botanical artist.
When I first started painting, I used a round synthetic No.2 brush by Dick Blick and then I changed to a sable brush. I find that the sable brushes hold the proper amount of paint and no matter what the size (#four and smaller) can achieve a very fine, fine line.
If just starting out, you only need to purchase one brush, a Round No. 3 Series 7 by Winsor Newton. I would also recommend the Round No. 1.
Here are the brushes in my holder: Sable Series 7 No. 8, 4, 3, 2, 1 and 0. It also has two thick synthetic brushes that I use for mixing my colors as well as lifting large areas.
Over the last two months, I added two synthetics that I had on hand - a 10/0 by Loew and a round No. 00. I really like the two for are great for lifting and moving paint in smaller areas.
Brushes are personal and you will become accustomed to them - so if you make a change just remember to give them a chance.
Brushes are personal and you will become accustomed to them - so if you make a change just remember to give them a chance.
Thank you for visiting, Linda
Linda C Miller Artist | Naturalist | Instructor
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