Watercolor Brushes in Soft Synthetic Squirrel for Painting Washes, Fine Lines and Expressive Strokes
Watercolor brushes in soft synthetic squirrel hold water and color for fluid washes and expressive painting. Princeton's Neptune range offers a synthetic alternative to natural squirrel hair, helping you carry color from the palette to the paper.
Choose a brush shape for the marks you want to make: broader forms for washes, or narrower shapes for lines and smaller strokes. The range includes Aquarelle, Dagger Striper, Mottler, Oval Wash, Quill, Round, Liner and Script Liner, each in its own selection of sizes.
Features
- Synthetic squirrel bristles offer a soft alternative to natural squirrel hair.
- Water-holding bristles carry water and color for watercolor painting.
- Eight brush shapes support a variety of washes, lines and expressive marks.
- Shape-specific sizes let you select a brush for the scale of your painting.
Specifications
- Product: Watercolor brush
- Bristle type: Synthetic squirrel
- Brush shapes: Aquarelle; Dagger Striper; Mottler; Oval Wash; Quill; Round; Liner; Script Liner
- Aquarelle sizes: 1/4 inch; 1/2 inch; 3/4 inch; 1 inch
- Dagger Striper sizes: 1/4 inch; 3/8 inch
- Mottler sizes: 1 inch; 1.5 inches
- Oval Wash sizes: 1/2 inch; 3/4 inch
- Quill sizes: 4; 6; 8
- Round sizes: 0; 2; 4; 6; 8; 10; 12; 16; 20
- Liner size: 1
- Script Liner size: 4
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these watercolor brushes made from natural squirrel hair?
These watercolor brushes use synthetic squirrel bristles rather than natural squirrel hair. The soft bristles hold water and color for watercolor painting.
Which brush shapes should I consider for washes and fine lines?
Mottler and Oval Wash brushes are useful for broader washes, while Liner and Script Liner brushes suit finer linework. Choose the shape and size according to the marks and scale of your painting.
What sizes are offered for the Round watercolor brush?
The Round watercolor brush comes in sizes 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 20. These numbered sizes belong to the Round shape; other brush shapes have their own size ranges.
What is the difference between the Liner and Script Liner selections?
The Liner selection is size 1, while the Script Liner selection is size 4. They are separate brush shapes, so select the named shape as well as the size when ordering.