Does anyone use Winsor & Newton paintbrushes? Do you like them? And where can they be found? Would Michaels stock the Series 7 line? Hobby Lobby? Can you get them online?
Any help much appreciated,
DJ
www.dickblick.com has them and many other brands!
Thanks Woody, I’ll be giving that website a click real soon.
DJ
Make sure you order a free mail order catalog. Very useful reference indeed.
I buy mine at Hobby Lobby, Michaels or United Arts supply store. They are the best brushes I own.
They are among the very best brushes available but on the expensive side for general modeling purposes. They do offer a few ranges of quality, so choose carefully. For the figure painter, they are an excellent choice.
Rick
Another alternative to Winsor Newton are Raphael 8404 series. I honestly think these are better sable brushes. The quality of Winsor Newton brushes isn’t consistent. You need to test each brush to see if it has the attributes expected from a top quality brush. When wet the brush should always spring back to it’s original shape. If the brush keeps a crescent shape after you make a stroke then don’t buy it. The ends on WN brushes also have a tendency to split. Not something you expect from a sble brush at that price. They should always have a point.
I am a production artist by trade and have alot of experience with painting media. The Raphael are the better brushes and the best part is their cheaper than WN.
Buy one of these sable brushes and if you take care of it, it should last you many years.
If you live near a large college or university, check around near the school for a book store - They will usually carry Winsor & Newton paints and paintbrushes for students taking art classes. Art supply stores are also a good bet.