Second Chance to the New Brush
My favorite brushes are all made by Winsor &Newton.
My two most favorite flat brushes are the 3/4 inch One Stroke and the 1 1/2 inch Wash Brush with the short house painter style handle.
I do plan on giving the 1 1/2 inch Series 680 red handled brush another go this summer. I have recommended it to my students as a lesser expensive alternative to the slightly pricier wash brush. As you may be able to tell by the photo, I haven't used the red brush all too much. The bristles are still practically white.
I do have my favorite standby brushes, but now is the time to set aside the old favorites and perhaps give the newer ones a chance.
I bet you are like me, you have a few brushes you've purchased but do not use all too much. You keep reaching for the old faithfuls. You bought new brushes, maybe you have never used them. Perhaps there's a special technique or flick of the wrist the new brush may perform better or differently than the old brush. You won't know if you don't give it a go.
Let's pull them out and get those new brushes wet and sticky with paint!
1 comment:
Absolutely guilty! LOL - I have my favorites and getting me to switch is really hard. I promise, though, I will pick up a brush I haven't used and play with it next time I paint. After all, that is how I found my last "most favorite brush"!
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