What paint brushes do you use?

[JerryA92656]

Hi,

I am looking for a good source in the U.S for paintbrushes. I am currently using the Loew-Cornell 18/0 spotters which are ok but tend to wear out pretty quick. I buy them whenever I can find them on sale but that it is not too often. Can anyone recommend an online supplier that they go with and any brand of brushes that they like in that size?

Thanks
Jerry

[peterrjohnston]

Hi,

I am looking for a good source in the U.S for paintbrushes. I am currently using the Loew-Cornell 18/0 spotters which are ok but tend to wear out pretty quick. I buy them whenever I can find them on sale but that it is not too often. Can anyone recommend an online supplier that they go with and any brand of brushes that they like in that size?

Thanks
Jerry

My best brushes are Winsor and Newton sable:

http://www.winsornewton.com/

which if you look after them properly, last for years (wash properly in warm water and soap, for example). They DON'T get used for things like dry-brushing. Any decent artist's supply shop should have them (always best to look at brushes first, to make sure it's not damaged or mis-shaped).

Rgds,
Peter

[discok3]

Got to be Vallejo kolinsky sable IMO...beautiful brushes made for the modeller...not for the artist...plus make all forms of brush inc. drybrush.
I'm in the UK so can't help with a stockist but there must be plenty of suppliers in the good ole' US of A

[CoyotePBEM2]

A second vote for W&N Series 7. The best brushes I've owned.
However, I find smaller scales are still harsh on brushes, so tend to use cheap synthetic/natural mixes I get from the art store. The stiffer brush allows more of a dabbing way to paint 10mm miniatures, when you just cannot manage a full stroke.

Even if you don't think you are an accomplished painter, the W&N brushes are worth the price. If you have no desire to _improve_ your painting quality, a easy to control, pleasant to use brush will improve how quickly you can paint.