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 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 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
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 Traditional Wash Brush & Metalpoint Drawing Tip 499DV '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 handle-end a so-called Eth…
Botanical Art Watercolour Set of three brushes Da Vinci 4216 Brush Set VEGAN Contents 1 piece each: Casaneo Series 498 size 2 quill wash brush with fine tip, enormously high colour absorbing capacity: Nova Synthetic 5570 Round brush size. 2 with long point, the perfect tool for particularly fine details: Cosmotop-Spin 5880 Flat brush size 8 for adding structure "Botanical Art“ is getting more and…
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 Traditional Squirrel Wash Brush with innovative Ethergraf metalpoint tip for drawing. Gift Ideas for Artists 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 metalpint tip Da Vinci are now offering…
SELECTION 2020 LIMITED EDITION Watercolour Brush and Metal Tip Tool Mix B Selection of Natural Hair & Synthetic Fibre Mix Embedded in transparent plastic quills Jade Green handle made of Raffir® wood. Ethergraf® metalpoint tip at the end of the handle 170mm length in total 9.6mm diametre round 31mm visible hair length Handmade genuine leather case This special limited edition brush has been shaped…
SELECTION 2020 LIMITED EDITION Watercolour Brush and Metalpoint Tool Da Vinci 418 Finest blue Russian squirrel hair Embedded in transparent plastic quills Ochre handle made of Raffir® wood. Ethergraf® metalpoint tip at the end of the handle 170mm length in total 9.6mm diametre round 31mm visible hair length Handmade genuine leather case This special limited edition brush has been shaped by hand by…
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. 3 brushes in total in this 'Loose Watercolour Florals Set' Two extra pointed synthetic round brushes for detail; no 2 and no 8 One traditional quill wash brush in squirrel hair for max…
Da Vinci CASANEO Mini Watercolour Brush Flat XS Travel Brush Total length of brush 145mm Width of flat 9mm Length of Casaneo filaments 16mm Made from extra soft synthetic fibres with an extraordinary elasticity and an extremely high colour absorbing capacity. Perfect for watercolour painting and inks. So-called silver ferrule Short black polished esagonal handles No. 10 Da Vinci's very successful…
Da Vinci CASANEO Mini Watercolour Brush Round XS Travel Brush Total length of brush 150mm Width of round 6mm Length of Casaneo filaments 25mm Made from extra soft synthetic fibres with an extraordinary elasticity and an extremely high colour absorbing capacity and excellent pointed tip. Perfect for watercolour painting and inks. So-called silver ferrule Short black polished esagonal handles No.…
Da Vinci CASANEO Mini Watercolour Brush Sword Shape XS Travel Brush Total length of brush 150mm Width of sword 10mm Length of Casaneo filaments 26mm Made from extra soft synthetic fibres with an extraordinary elasticity and an extremely high colour absorbing capacity. Perfect for watercolour painting and inks. You can achieve beautiful sweeping strokes of paint with the sword shape. So-called silv…
Da Vinci Red Sable Round Brush Set for Detail Work and Miniature Painting 5 brushes included 000, 00, 0, 1 and 2 Recommended for all media, watercolour and glass painting. Popular for craft modelling, figurines and china painting. Red Sable natural hair brushes Seamless silver ferrules Blue polished short handles
NOVA fan brush series 400 Finest golden synthetic fibre So-called silver ferrule Short green polished handles sizes No. 1 and No. 3 Fan blenders are used for such special tasks as gilding the grooves of baroque picture frames. Many painters use fan blenders to create special effects. Fan shaped brushes are useful for many techniques in painting. Softer synthetic fibres are useful for blending colo…
Da Vinci Maestro 11 Watercolour Brushes - Sable Brushes 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, perfect point for fine detail. Short bl…
Flat Kolinsky Red Sable Brush Watercolour Brush; One Stroke Brush Silver Ferrules with short black polished handles. This short handled watercolour brush is easy to handle. The Sable filements allow for a generous load of watercolour to make this a useful top quality watercolour brush. One stroke brush, short length Kolinsky red sable hair so-called silver ferrule black polished handle As well as…
Da Vinci VARIO-TIP Flat Brushes for feathered effects in watercolour and acrylic paint For special effects in water colour and acrylic painting. Ideal not only for parallel line structures – for all kind of colours These brushes are a mixture of NOVA and TOP-ACRYL fibres in different lengths Imitation silver ferrule Bordeaux lacquered esagonal handles sizes No. 8, 12, 16
Da Vinci Maestro Pocket Travel Kolinsky Sable Brushes Series 1503 Beautiful Da Vinci travel brushes. Protective cover of the red sable brush head unscrews and then re-screws allowing you to have a usable longer watercolour brush. Perfect for travelling and keeping safe in your brush storage Selected Kolinsky Red Sable Pocket Brush Double Section Black Artificial Horn Handles Standard sizes No 1…
Red Sable Watercolour Brush 1526Y from the reknowned brushmaker company Da Vinci. This is just below the Maestro 11 watercolour brush in quality but comes highly recommended by top watercolour artists. The 1526Y watercolour brush has good water holding power and each brush has a strong long lasting fine tip. Short lacquered handle. Red sable water colour brush Harbin-Kolinsky red sable hair so-cal…
Da Vinci Pocket Brushes S.1573 - Perfect for travel. These brush filaments are made from the finest fibre structures for all liquid colours, especially for water-colour and silk painting COSMOTOP-SPIN water colour brush, so-called "pocket-brush" Finest, light-brown synthetic fibre Imitation silver ferrule Double section black artificial horn handles Sizes No.2,4,6,8 Recommended for all liquid co…
Da Vinci Series 35 Watercolour Brushes – Finest Kolinsky Sable Extra Long Pointed Tips Short black polished handles – Da Vinci unique esagonal shape for comfortable holding Two millimetre longer in visible hair length to series 10 So called silver ferrule – rust resistant Sizes 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,and 12. Size 12 packaged in special gift box which includes some pure soap for the care of thes…
Da Vinci Series 418 Russian Squirrel Watercolour Brushes – Traditional quill brushes with the finest natural hair, superior water and pigment absorption capacity plus fine point tips. Size 000 to 12 available Handmade by skilled brush makers at Da Vinci in Nurenberg Natural wood handles with transparent lacquer finish – comfortable to hold Recommended for both full strokes of washes and fine det…
Da Vinci Series 488 Cosmotop Spin-Synthetic Brushes This extremely popular Series 488 brush range is used by artists for watercolours and inks. With the fat round body of the brushes ending in a fine tip, the brushes are excellent for washes in both watercolour and inks. The fine tip is extremely long lasting. This Da Vinci Series 488 is made from extra smooth, light brown synthetic Spin fibre. Co…
Da Vinci Casaneo Watercolour Brush & Wash Brush - Series 498 This new unique development in synthetic brush from the renowned Da Vinci brush maker company mimics the superior qualities of a squirrel natural hair brush, with wonderful retention for watercolours, water, gouache, Aerocolour acrylic inks, FW Acrylic Inks, Sennelier inks, silk painting, indian inks and Golden Fluid acrylics colours. Ev…
Series 5080 Cosmotop Spin Ultimate Wash Brush. These Wash Brushes hold more water than any other synthetic! Da Vincis most popular mottler is perfectly designed for watercolour, gouache & acrylic washes but also used widely by faux finishers, musical instrument finishers and industrial coating applications. Available in sizes 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 80. A Revolutionary Multi-Diameter Synthetic by D…
Cosmotop Sable-Mix B for Watercolor & Gouache A fine mix of Kolinsky Red Sable, Russian Blue Squirrel, and Russian Black Sable, along with small amounts of synthetic hair is put together to make this useful qualtiy brush. The benefits of the finest natural hairs for watercolour painting. The pointing and edging of red sable. The water-holding capacity and wash strokes of squirrel. The stiffness an…
Da Vinci Series 5570 NOVA Synthetics brushes Round, Fine Points, Short Handles from the reknowned brush making company Da Vinci. Finest golden synthetic fibre. More springy than Cosmotop Spin making it an excellent brush for watercolour, gouache, acrylic and oil painting. Great for any type of Paint! Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Watercolour Painting, Gouache Painting. Also recommended for resto…
Cosmotop Spin Synthetics: Da Vinci's best selling line of watercolour brushes. Holds more water than any other synthetic. Exclusive construction developed by daVinci in 1983. A blend of 5 different diameters of extra smooth fiber ensures the highest color-absorption of any synthetic brush. Thicker fibers placed on the outside work with thinner fibers in the middle to trap and hold water & color. T…
Da Vinci PETIT GRIS MIX Water colour brush round Series 5590 These easy to hold brushes are made from a mixture of squirrel hair and a synthetic squirrel imitation fibre. They have great absorbtion quality, good tips with a soft painterly feel. Imitation silver ferrule Waterbased transparent lacquered esagonal handles Sizes No. 6 to 24
Cosmotop Sable-Mix B for Watercolour & Gouache A mix of Kolinsky Red Sable, Russian Blue Squirrel, and Russian Black Sable, along with small amounts of synthetic hair. The benefits of the finest natural hairs for watercolour: The pointing and edging of red sable. The water-holding capacity and wash strokes of squirrel. The stiffness and durability of black sable. Excellent opportunity for painters…
Cosmotop Spin Synthetics: Da Vinci's best selling line of watercolour brushes. Holds more water than any other synthetic. Exclusive construction developed by daVinci in 1983. A blend of 5 different diameters of extra smooth fiber ensures the highest color-absorption of any synthetic brush. Thicker fibers placed on the outside work with thinner fibers in the middle to trap and hold water & color. T…
Top Acryl Synthetics Artist Brushes which are recommended for those artists looking for a quality, longlasting firm head which still has flexibility. Extra Strong and Stiff for Acrylics, Oils & Water-Mixable Oils Constructed with 5 different diameters of extra strong Synthetic Bristle. Exclusive design developed by Da Vinci. Thicker fibers placed on the outside work with thinner fibers in the midd…
English Oval Wash Brush from the reknowned brush making company Da Vinci With their onion shaped tips and manufactured with the finest Russian squirrel hair these are wonderfully soft wash brushes. The squirrel hair absorbs masses of watercolour helped by the slightly fat onion shape of these watercolour artist brushes. Short black polished handles. Da Vinci Series 803 English Wash Brushes
Da Vinci Series 898 Wash Brush Oval Shape Casaneo Synthetic Fibres Shape: Wash brush oval pointed Casaneo is a new fibre developed by Da Vinci which has extra soft synthetic fibres, an extraordinary elasticity and an extremely high colour absorbing capacity Recommended as a watercolour brush and for inks so-called silver ferrule short black polished esagonal handles sizes 12 and 16
Da Vinci soft squirrel mix flat watercolour brushes, Series 991.Designed to hold a heavy load of watercolour. PETIT GRIS MIX Water colour brush flat Medium hair length Mixture made from squirrel hair and a synthetic squirrel imitation fibre Silver imitation metal ferrule Short waterbased transparent lacquered esagonal handles, easy to hold ergonomic shape Standard sizes No. 12 (visible hair length…
Da Vinci 5249 Watercolour Brush Set: Size 4 Series 488 Spin Synthetic Quill Da Vinci, great for washes (mop brush) but comes with a sharp point. Size 2 Series 1526Y Red Sable fine round with excellent point for detail The combination of these two brushes Watercolour Series in the Da Vinci 5249 Paint Brush set will give you the tools you need for your watercolour painting. Each of the brushes can…
Pure Squirrell Mop Brush Series 700F with metal ferrule Versatile Mop Brush for gilding and craftsmen, also popular for watercolour painting. Available in a metal ferrule this series is made from super-soft squirrel hair crafted into a round mop shape. Originally described as a "French Polisher's Mop" but also used much by gilders and a wide range of other craftsmen .
Pentel Water Brush with Broad Brush Tip If you are looking for a useful present, then consider a water brush. A gadget which fits into your pencil case, carrying a water brush means you do not have to have a clutter of jam jars, brushes or fiddly little bottles when you are out drawing in the landscape, making studies in a museum, or quick portraits in a cafe. A bit like a fountain pen with water…
Penel Water Brush with fine brush tip If you are looking for a useful addition to your artist tool kit, then consider a water brush. A gadget which fits into your pencil case, carrying a water brush means you do not have to have a clutter of jam jars, brushes or fiddly little bottles when you are out drawing in the landscape, making studies in a museum, or quick portraits in a cafe. A bit like a f…
Pentel Water Brush with Medium Tip If you are looking for a useful present, then consider a water brush. A gadget which fits into your pencil case, carrying a water brush means you do not have to have a clutter of jam jars, brushes or fiddly little bottles when you are out drawing in the landscape, making studies in a museum, or quick portraits in a cafe. A bit like a fountain pen with water inste…
Prolene Plus Round Series 007 Round Brushes are for watercolour,gouache and other media. This Prolene Plus range is the flagship of the Prolene collection. It represents a pinnacle of achievement with a wide variety of Prolene synthetic filaments. The ferrules are a beautiful gold plate and fashioned with teak handles. The 007 Series have a delightful spring, they point is a most pleasing manner a…
Prolene Plus One-Stroke Brushes The Prolene Plus range is the flagship of the Pro Arte collection. The Prolene synthetic filaments are bound in gold plate ferrules and fashioned in teak handles. The one stroke Series 008 is a smooth flexible brush with good bounce which can be used for watercolour, gouache and other media.
Prolene Plus Filbert shaped brushes Series 009 Prolene Plus is the flagship of the Pro Arte collection. Synthetic filaments are bound is gold plated ferrules and fashioned with teak handles. These artist brushes are tongue shaped and very useful both as a flat brush and when used on their side edge capable of thinner mark making. Pro Arte Series 009 Prolene Plus Filbert Brushes
Connoisseur Artists Watercolour Brushes Pro Arte Series 100 A successful mix of sable and synthetic which bellies, holds colour and has a fine point. A great favourite with artists for its long lasting qualities and value for money. Distinquished by their short black handles with magenta and white tips.
Prolene Round Brushes used mainly for watercolour. Refined and improved over the years Pro Arte 106 Round Brushes mimic the characteristics of pure sable with a wonderful spring and colour holding power. These quality round brushes are used mainly for for watercolour, exceedingly hardwearing and unlike sable will not damage easily. Seamless nickle ferrules. Black polished short handles with gold t…
Prolene One Stroke Flat. This brush is useful for lettering, watercolour and acrylic painting. Short, black polished handles with gold tips. Excellent range of sizes from one eighth inch through to large 2 inches width brushes.
Modest in price and quality, this is a general purpose fine goat hair artists wash brush. Fine mop shape brush which will absorb watercolour, water and inks making it a useful wash brush. White polished handles. Sizes: Medium, Large
Kazan Squirrel Wash brushes. These soft wash brushes are used for carrying loaded colour over large areas. Manufactured from high quality squirrel hair. Excellent spring and responsiveness. Flat shape with precision point. Nickle brass ferrules with short black polished handles. Sizes Available: Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large
Pro Arte Series 51 Wash brushes Round in shape with long soft filaments, these brushes manufactured from less expensive animal hairs have a good water and colour holding capacity. A good standard wash brush. Nickel brass ferrules White Polished Handles
Connoisseur One Stroke Flat Watercolour Brush Brush. These beautiful one stroke brushes are manufactured from a carefully calculated blend of Prolene and sable. The mix of filaments is critical and took Pro Arte time to perfect. Here is a brush that satisfies the purist! It feels and looks like sable. It bellies, holds colour making precision strokes of watercolour. Long lasting synthetic content…
Pro Arte Series 9A Prolene Sword Brush range. Flat diagonal shaped Prolene Sword liners. With their unique shape this angle brushes are excellent for fine lines or sweeping gestural marks. Wonderful for watercolour, gouache and inks. Calligraphers find these brushes particularly useful. Walnut polished handles. Available in small, medium and large.
Prolene Fan Brushes. Softer marks than the tradional bristle, great for softer and more responsive effects. Fan brushes are particularly useful for greenery, giving delicate paint strokes. They can also be recommended for dry work, adding marks to create interest onto artwork. Seamed nickelled ferrules Long black handles with gold tips.
Ron Ranson Hake Brushes - Wash Brushes Ron Ranson Hake brushes are made from goat hair. The hairs are sewn and bound in long wooden handles. Ron Ranson developed techniques for painting in a fast and loose manner. Popular brushes for watercolour washes but also used for general painting. Soft, goat hair filaments, tied with twine onto a wooden handle. Clean brushes in cold water, otherwise the goa…