Golden Maple Artist Paint Brushes - Superior Sable Watercolour Brushes Round Point Tip Paint Brush Set for Watercolor Acrylic Painting Supplies

I like these brushes. I am new to watercolor, so this is not an expert review, but I know a decent brush. I bought these early on, a complete set of six round brushes, sizes 2-12. They do not shed, they hold a lot of water and paint and work well for me. A minor downside is the markings on the brushes indicating size have worn off, but I can tell which is which. If I were more experienced, I would likely report that while these are good round brushes, they do not seem to hold a pointed tip as shown in the photos of the product. I might not know how to attain the shape but they would not be perfect for any detail work. I need to try and get the point back. Otherwise, a complete set, with water and paint-holding capabilities is a solid buy for beginners and moderately experienced artists. I have bought a size 8 and 4 Princeton brushes that do hold a better point, but for washes on foreground or sky, I go to the 6-piece set as a go-to. UPDATE 2 Forgot one thing… Used some brush cleaner/conditioner and was able to get these to nicely shape with a decent point. They have stayed that way, and are even more useful.

Good quality brushes

After starting my new mission in the study of Art, Color Theory, Pigmentation, and all the various components that go into the wonderful world of WATERCOLORS, I sat upon the mission of researching supplies. Being a complete and utterly enthusiastic newbie with NO SUPPLIES WHATSOEVER, I had to be smart in buying all the necessary supplies, (and maybe then some). After consulting some professional watercolorists via YouTube and books on Watercoloring for the novice, after roughly two or four weeks of careful note taking...I was ready to hit Amazon with the knowledge of the most popular TRULY artist graded paints, paper, brushes, etc. To the more popular yet tried and true beginner to mid-level paper, paints, brushes and all the extras needed. - - - The time was now, I had the money (thankfully), make no mistake that watercolorists are involved in quite an expensive hobby/profession. However, If I learned anything during the month of research, I was left with the confidence that a beginner need NOT break the bank. There were a few no compromise situations recommended, but really this is coming from the mouths of folks that have been painting for years and years, yet giving advice on two things (pretty much unanimously) not to skimp on. Those were the paint brand and the paper. EVERYONE seems to love, 'Winsor & Newton Professional' paints, and paper-wise it was, 'Arches' cold pressed 400. I will mention the affordable versions of these great products in a sec. About brushes. Professionals were all over the place. Synthetics, to blends of real & synthetic, to kalinsky Sable, squirell, etc. All agreed that real hair, especially Sable, held the most amount of water and pigmints lovely. Yet synthetic had less shedding and provided rigidity of a nature better suited to them VS natural which sometimes has a mind of its own. This Sable hair 6-pack is hands down almost perfect for a beginner buy, say for the shedding (which is easy to rectify) and most oddly are the extremely long handles. I wasn't expecting that, but maybe I should've read more on the details, as I now prefer a short and thickish handle. They are still quite excellent and remain my first watercolor buy for which gave me a good head start. About the 'compromising', rather the advice of NOT compromising. So paints: Windsor & Newton manufacturer really expensive, yet tried and true professional grade products. HOWEVER, they also sell a lower graded version of their paints, in a series called: 'Windsor & Newton Cotman' brand paints. These are fantastic and they come in basic 6 or 12 pallets, and go up to many, many more pigmented colors. Look them up and I recommend them highly. Honestly, they last a long time and they are of fantastic quality from a company going back hundreds of years. Utilized (not the Cotmans) by this world's most famous of artist throughout the centuries. Lastly, the paper: While paper IS most definitely the most important aspect to watercolors, absorption, and the way the watercolors react to the papers superior or subpar make, is truly an agreed upon fact by professional artists the world over. Is the 'Arches' brand the cremè de lá cremè? Yes and no. Are there other brands of superior quality, 100% cotton (a most important trait), etc? YES! However, 'Arches' brand (made in France) will shock some people who are seeing the price tag for the first time. DO NOT FRET! They sell a pack of 9" X 10" with 20 sheets for less than $20. Trust me, you deserve to experience this paper. It can make the cheapest paints seem amazing. Lastly, purchase 'Arches' AFTER you have a grip on how watercolor works, flows, learning the basic arts, [I highly recommend YouTube as a visual teacher. As there are thousands and thousands of videos available for watercolor tutorials] and science, theory, and how to blend colors. Blending colors is a heck of a lot harder than I thought it would be. After 6 months, I'm still tackling it...although like most of the Arts, music, sketching, and obviously painting...it takes daily devotion and is truly the ONLY way to harness the powers available to all of us. I know this was long and supposed to focus merely on the product itself, but I am so excited by my new found passion for watercolor and artistic development, the joy is something you can't help but want to share. THIS WAS FOR NEW WATERCOLORIST - AND MEANT TO ADD A FEW TIPS OF ADVICE. It is also solely my opinion based on studying and testing myself. HAPPY PAINTING - BUY THE SABLE, YOU WILL BE AT EASE WITH THESE AFFORDABLE GEMS. And don't judge a product by its packaging...😂 Truly

Good Quality Brushes, very pleased with purchase

Works Great for me. I do not find and hairs from the brush getting lost in my paintings. Would Buy again.

I'm not an artist just a crafter/cardmaker. On my last project, I used these brushes compared to synthetic brushes and there is a world of difference! These brushes are excellent for my projects. I use Ranger Distress Heavyweight Watercolor Cardstock and these brushes really make me look like I know what I'm doing! Hairs do escape from the brush but I believe that is normal and easily wipe away once the paper is dry. I also use the Ranger Heat It Craft Tool to dry my watercolor paper. All 3 of these items are a game-changer! You won't be sorry purchasing these brushes.

I purchased these Brushes Round Point Tip with high hopes, looking to replace a basic kit of brushes I had been using. Unfortunately, I found myself reaching for my old brushes instead of these ones. While the quality of the materials seems to be decent, the strokes these brushes produce are just not up to par. I found that they didn't hold their shape very well and the tip of the brush often split or splayed out, resulting in uneven and inconsistent lines. I also found that the brushes didn't seem to hold as much paint as I would have liked, which meant I had to constantly reload them during painting sessions. This was particularly frustrating when working on larger areas, as it interrupted my workflow and made it difficult to achieve a smooth and even finish.

I love to watercolor and over the years have bought a lot of brushes. I refer sable so when I found these I decided to give them a try. They are very inexpensive, but perform great. I love the point they have and so far they have maintained that point. These are becoming my go to brand!