Watercolour Paint Brushes
Our outstanding collection of watercolour paint brushes provides artists of all abilities with the perfect brushes for their style and budget. With exceptional choices from the impressive Da Vinci, Handover, Pentel, Pro Arte and Ron Ronson ranges, you are sure to find the brushes which will enhance your creativity.
Our collection features single brushes and sets together with retractable travel brushes and both flat and rounded styles. We are delighted to be able to offer you watercolour paint brushes fashioned from a range of natural hairs, synthetic fibres and a mixture of both. But which should you choose?
Watercolour Brush Fibres
The best choice for you will depend on what you plan to use the brushes for, your painting style and your budget. The watercolour brushes vary in their ability to hold colour and to distribute it with accuracy. Here's a brief guide to your options.
- - Squirrel holds liquid very well. Naturally tapering, squirrel hair is suitable for both washes and detailed work but the fibres are soft and so do not lend themselves to dramatic marks and precise placement. The hairs lack resilience.
- - Sable hairs have more natural spring than squirrel and so hold a better point for precision work but do not hold colour quite so efficiently.
- - Goat hair provides a cost-effective alternative to other more costly natural fibres and good quality goat hair brushes are an excellent substitute for squirrel brushes. Goat hair is soft but resilient and is suitable for a variety of work.
- - Hog bristles are able to absorb and distribute a lot of paint and are also durable. They are ideal if you are looking to apply a great deal of colour.
- - Synthetic fibres are made to mimic the qualities of natural hair but do not hold paint as well. However, they offer superior spring and long lifespans. These fibres are ideal for making crisp and bold marks and work requiring exceptional precision.
- - Synthetic/natural mixes combine the liquid absorption qualities of natural hairs with the spring and resilience of manmade fibres.
If you require assistance in choosing the right watercolour paint brushes, then please contact our friendly team of artists who will be happy to advise you.
Da Vinci COLINEO Watercolour Brush Box Set - Magnetic Lock
£59.88
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Da Vinci COLINEO Box Set of 3 Watercolour Brushes Contents: Da Vinci 5522 Size 8 Round Da Vinci 5822 Size 12 Flat Da Vinci 5527 Size 10 Sword Gift Box has magnetic lock Elegant and attractive carton box With COLINEO Da Vinci have succeeded in creating a mixture of synthetic fibres, very similar to its natural Siberian Kolinksy sable ideal •A carefully balanced blend of different lengths of straigh…
Da Vinci Flat Mini Brush Synthetic 105mm length
£2.62
£2.30
7
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Da Vinci Extra Small Flat Synthetic Brush - Perfect for watercolour sets, travelling and hobby crafts Da Vinci Series 932 Synthetic Brush XS round Elastic, golden synthetic fibre Aluminium ferrule Short, black polished handle
Da Vinci Round Mini Brush Synthetic 105mm length
£2.87
£2.50
1
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Da Vinci Extra Small Round Synthetic Brush - Perfect for watercolour sets, travelling and hobby crafts Synthetic Brush XS round Elastic, golden synthetic fibre Aluminium ferrule Short, black polished handle
Pro Arte Sablene Synthetic Sable Watercolour 6 Brush Set W14
£37.40
£24.95
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New from Pro Arte their 'Sablene' Synthetic Sable Filament Watercolour Brush Set x 6 artist brushes Developed to re-create the water holding qualities of real sable, Sablene is now available in this attractive artist set. W14 Contents include: Round Sablene Brushes Sizes 0, 2, 4, 6, 8. Flat Size 3/8
Da Vinci 4190 Botanical Watercolour Brush Set - Floral
£46.80
£39.00
2
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Da Vinci Watercolour Brush Set developed with renowned German watercolourist Frau Holle This brilliant gift idea for the botanical artist has three brushes carefully selected for floral artwork by artist Frau Holle. These three brushes are the ideal equipment for the modern watercolour painting techniques and are particularly suitable for loose, floral motifs. 3 brushes in total in this 'Loose Wat…
Da Vinci Vario Effect 88 Brush
£40.20
£35.20
Out of stock
Da Vinci Vario Effect 88 Brush - Stunning new brush from Da Vinci, large round, varied length filaments for sweeping lines or spotty effects! Perfect for feathers, grasses and abstract marks. Easy to hold shorter handle for maximum control. Use with watercolour, inks and acrylic paints. The Da Vinci VARIO-EFFECT brush is the perfect tool for both figurative and abstract painting. Due to its unique…
Da Vinci 499DV Trad Wash Brush & Drawing Tool (Metal Tip)
£91.20
£79.80
1
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Da Vinci Traditional Wash Brush & Metalpoint Drawing Tip 499 Pure Blue Squirrel Hair 'Paint and draw like Leonardo da Vinci' A historical as well as a state-of-the-art painting tool! This new beautiful artist tool from the famous Da Vinci brush company combines two traditional painting techniques. The perfectly designed handle, made from sustainable water resistant Kebony wood, carries at the hand…
Da Vinci 599DV Watercolour Brush & Drawing Tool
£53.40
2
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Da Vinci Traditional Squirrel Wash Brush with innovative Ethergraf metalpoint tip for drawing. Gift Ideas for Artists Handmade Watercolour Brush Modern Watercolour brush with Ethergraf ® metalpoint tip Pure Russian blue squirrel hair So-called silver ferrule Black mat lacquered esagonal handle Size 12 Following the wonderful response to the Da Vinci 499DV Watercolour Quill brush with metalpoint ti…
Da Vinci Urban Watercolour Journey Rigger Crew Brush Set -VEGAN
£45.50
£39.70
Out of stock
Da Vinci Urban Watercolour Rigger Brush Set of 4 Da Vinci have created a new special brush set on the occasion of May & Berry’s second book on urban watercolour, which was published in May 2022. The focus is on da Vinci rigger brushes, which are so versatile for watercolour and gouache painting creating linear strokes, sharp lines and abstract structures. Therefore, together with the artists, Da V…
Da Vinci Maestro 11 Watercolour Brush Sable Size 12 In Gift Box
£207.60
£198.00
1
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Watercolour Sable Brush Gift Box - Da Vinci Size 12 Series 11 Plus Brush Soap & Brush Cloth MAESTRO 11 Watercolour Brush made from Siberian Tobolsky Kolinsky Red Sable. Only the best grade of sable is used in these watercolour brushes. Each brush is tested carefully. These watercolour brushes have a fuller english body, round shape to hold plenty of colour. Each watercolour brush has a strong, per…
Da Vinci 1222 COLINEO Rigger Brushes, Sharp Needle Point, Synthetic Sable
£6.65
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Da Vinci COLINEO Kolinsky Sable Synthetic Fibre Rigger Brushes, Medium Length, Sharp Needle Points : 5 Sizes With COLINEO Da Vinci have succeeded in creating a mixture of synthetic fibres, very similar to its natural Siberian Kolinksy sable ideal •A carefully balanced blend of different lengths of straight and wavy synthetic fibres • Sharp, extra fine point and precise brush strokes • High elastic…
Da Vinci 422 COLINEO Fan Brush Size 3 Synthetic Kolinsky Sable
£11.94
2
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Da Vinci COLINEO Kolinsky Sable Synthetic Fibre Fan Brush Size 3 With COLINEO Da Vinci have succeeded in creating a mixture of synthetic fibres, very similar to its natural Siberian Kolinsky sable ideal •A carefully balanced blend of different lengths of straight and wavy synthetic fibres • Sharp, extra fine point and precise brush strokes • High elasticity and colour absorption • Esagonal multico…
Da Vinci 5522 COLINEO Round Watercolour Brushes, Synthetic Sable
£7.01
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Da Vinci COLINEO Kolinsky Sable Synthetic Fibre Round Watercolour Brushes : 14 Sizes from -5 to 24 With COLINEO Da Vinci have succeeded in creating a mixture of synthetic fibres, very similar to its natural Siberian Kolinksy sable ideal • A carefully balanced blend of different lengths of straight and wavy synthetic fibres • Sharp, extra fine point and precise brush strokes • High elasticity and c…
Da Vinci 5527 COLINEO Sword-Slanted Watercolour Brushes, Synthetic Sable
£22.08
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Da Vinci COLINEO Kolinsky Sable Synthetic Fibre Sword Brushes with Slanted Edges : 2 Sizes 10 and 14 With COLINEO Da Vinci have succeeded in creating a mixture of synthetic fibres, very similar to its natural Siberian Kolinksy sable ideal • A carefully balanced blend of different lengths of straight and wavy synthetic fibres • Sharp, extra fine point and precise brush strokes • High elasticity and…
Da Vinci 5822 COLINEO Flat Watercolour Brushes, Synthetic Sable
£8.02
In stock
Da Vinci COLINEO Kolinsky Sable Synthetic Fibre Flat Watercolour Brushes, : 6 Sizes, 4 to 24 With COLINEO Da Vinci have succeeded in creating a mixture of synthetic fibres, very similar to its natural Siberian Kolinksy sable ideal •A carefully balanced blend of different lengths of straight and wavy synthetic fibres • Sharp, extra fine point and precise brush strokes • High elasticity and colour a…