Brush Care- What you do to your brushes during painting session?

[Dragonsreach]

Originally posted by Thecadian
has anyone got a preference or any pros or cons as i havent got any yet but would like to get some soon

james

This is a difficult question to answer.
You have to remember that the Series 7\'s weren\'t originally designed for our hobby. If I remember correctly they are a Watercolour brush (Could be way out on that though) and as such their bristle length was considered Ideal.
Now as someone who\'s toying with watercolours I know that the \"Rigger\" style brushes look as if the could be great for our use, but the increased flexibity of the bristle length reduces the ability to control the paint application on a hard surface such as a miniature. (Riggers were designed for painting ships rigging on picture hence the name.)
The Series 7 W&N\'s are, to me the correct length to use. They fit my painting style and are comfortable to my way of working.
But I know that there are painters who use the Miniature versions with equally effective, and better, results.

So I\'m sorry to tell you James there is no true answer to your question, it\'s down to what suits you best.

 

[generulpoleaxe]

i have started using the raphael 8404\'s and they are slightly longer than w+n\'s and still retain the rigidity.

(haven\'t had to send these back either )

invest in some kolinsky sables you synthetic heathans.
(it works out cheaper in the long run and you don\'t have to pay £5 a pop either)

 

[freakinacage]

i HATE short bristles. they don\'t last as long (in my experience) and the paint dries very quickly. i tend to stick with medium (about 1cm i guess) length bristles but have a couple of really long ones for free hand as they hold the paint nicely while having a good tip