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May 21, 2010
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by: Judy

In 1988 I went to Otis Parsons in Los Angeles. The required supply list was outrageous to someone who had almost no experience with art supplies. One water color brush was $30- (in 1988)$30- that was just one brush! there were plenty others on the list. But it was required and I bought them. It was afterall my mother's money, LOL. Well I have to say, they were the most outrageously wonderful things on the planet. Especially for watercolor, they were flawless and drew water far an eternity. I am happy to say that 22 years late I am still using some of the same brushes. So they are worth the investment. They were sable, but I do not know the brand. Judy
Dec 28, 2007
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by: Angeline

I agree! Brushes and paper in a good quality can help to make better paintings.

I think it's also important to use different sizes for different subjects.

Round or flat, fan brushes, linerbrushes, filbert brushes. Every subject and every technique needs another kind of paintbrush.


Angeline






Dec 28, 2007
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by: Bonny

I completely agree with the good choice of brushes. I have a few of my favourites which I use over and over again, too (#'s 4,6,8, 10 or 12). If I could find a nice 1 -2" flat brush in sable, I'd buy that too. No luck so far, though.

Great article, Irene! Happy New Year!
Dec 28, 2007
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by: betty

thank you for telling me this as i keep saying that i thought the brushes had a lot to do with the way paint held on the brushes.
Dec 28, 2007
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by: Karla

I agree with you fully! I too went through the Cheaper brushes! I found them just fine because I had not experienced the sable ones! Now I have and find them much better! This is a great article to share for those that do not know!
Thank you Arlene.
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Dec 28, 2007
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by: Mary

Thanks bunches Irene for sharing your 'brush experience' ...i liucked out with brushes when a whole set was put on sale (sable) . Yet it is the same 3 brushes i use most and 4-6 that i also use when needed . I too could have spared myself needless expence if i would have just bought these ones...even on sale the brush set was pricey and there's some i've never used .

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