Portrait Artist Forum - View Single Post

Alexandra Tyng · 07-07-2006, 08:02 PM

Actually I had the same disappointing experience with Silver Brush brushes, not the sables, but the white kind.They lost their shape and got very dry and stiff after a short time. I threw them out finally, feeling very guilty that I had spent so much money.

My favorite brushes turned out to be Monarchs made by Winsor & Newton. They are a synthetic that feels about halfway between sable and bristle. They are relatively soft, like sable, but more springy. I like them for smaller strokes and I use the filberts and flats. They keep their shape well if you take good care of them.

I also like the large flat brushes by Utrecht--#s 18, 11 and 10. They have a beige handle, whitish bristles and are called "Utrecht Finest Interlocked."

I haven't yet tried Trekell--thanks for the recommendation.

07-07-2006, 08:02 PM	#3
Alexandra Tyng UNVEILINGS MODERATOR Juried Member Joined: May 2005 Location: Narberth, PA Posts: 2,485	Actually I had the same disappointing experience with Silver Brush brushes, not the sables, but the white kind.They lost their shape and got very dry and stiff after a short time. I threw them out finally, feeling very guilty that I had spent so much money. My favorite brushes turned out to be Monarchs made by Winsor & Newton. They are a synthetic that feels about halfway between sable and bristle. They are relatively soft, like sable, but more springy. I like them for smaller strokes and I use the filberts and flats. They keep their shape well if you take good care of them. I also like the large flat brushes by Utrecht--#s 18, 11 and 10. They have a beige handle, whitish bristles and are called "Utrecht Finest Interlocked." I haven't yet tried Trekell--thanks for the recommendation.