Comments on: Comparing Synthetic watercolour brushes Part 3 https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2023/05/comparing-synthetic-watercolour-brushes-part-3/ Natural History Illustration - for books, magazines & packaging Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:07 +0000 hourly 1 By: Lizzie Harper https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2023/05/comparing-synthetic-watercolour-brushes-part-3/#comment-9152 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:07 +0000 https://lizzieharper.co.uk/?p=13030#comment-9152 In reply to Michael.

Hi Michael

That’s quite possibly true. Its so hard to know if you get a dud brush or if the brand is at fault. That’s really interesting that you had a poor one then a good one. Thanks for sharing your experience, maybe I should give Versatil another go. Yours Lizzie

]]> By: Michael https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2023/05/comparing-synthetic-watercolour-brushes-part-3/#comment-9125 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 23:52:57 +0000 https://lizzieharper.co.uk/?p=13030#comment-9125 I think you got a bad brush of the Versatil. My first Versatil pointed round brush was also splayed and didn’t hold a point, I returned it. I’ve had a much better experience with the replacement.

Although, I tend to use the larger Versatil and just use real Kolinsky Sable for smaller sizes

]]> By: Lizzie Harper https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2023/05/comparing-synthetic-watercolour-brushes-part-3/#comment-9084 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:57 +0000 https://lizzieharper.co.uk/?p=13030#comment-9084 In reply to Cher.

Hi Cher, I did end up trying the Escoda – the Perla and Prado. Both of which I loved. Thanks for the suggestion.

]]> By: Cher https://lizzieharper.co.uk/2023/05/comparing-synthetic-watercolour-brushes-part-3/#comment-9036 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:41:19 +0000 https://lizzieharper.co.uk/?p=13030#comment-9036 Try the Escoda Chronos, short handle. Synthetics and sable mix. Also Winsor Newton professional watercolor brush, pointed round that is synthetic. These are great brushes. Love your art work and technique

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