Winsor & Newton Cotman Short Handle Brushes, Set of 4, (Round 1, 4, & 6, One Stroke 3/8")

I have tried out one brush of this set and am pleased. It holds it point nicely, and carries water, but not as much as the series 7 sable. However I am very please to have this set of smaller brushes for details in watercolor painting, small areas and lines.

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Teacher strongly recommended this brand, it worth the price.

The Winsor & Newton Cotman Short Handle Brushes offer excellent quality with a range of sizes (Round 1, 4, 6, and One Stroke 3/8"), perfect for both detailed work and broader strokes.

These work really well. I am only a beginner but I think I like these brushes the best so far. I did some practice flowers with this brush set and they turned out pretty good for a beginner.

As you would expect from Winsor & Newton, these brushes are first class. The round brushes hold a decent amount of water and all come to a nice point. The Largest is just big enough for larger areas of your painting,, and the small, number 1 round is great for fine details. The flat brush can wet a large area, or help you make a really fine straight line. The handles are a bit short, but are just long enough to fit your hand nicely. The bristles are springy without being hard. They hold their shape nicely, and bounce back after pressing on them. All in all, I like these. I think they are a quality brush for the price. If I only ever had these brushes to paint with, I'd be happy. They aren't the best brushes out there, they are good brushes for a wide variety of painting styles. Buy them, you wont be disappointed.

In my opinion these brushes are high quality for a fair price. I have painted with them several times so far. I enjoyed painting with them. They handled the watercolors well and behaved exactly as I expected a high quality brush to behave. I am familiar with brush care. With proper use and cleaning they have perfectly maintained their shape. For an occasional painter looking for professional results or an art student, I would recommend these. Personally I am not a professional artist painting prolifically. I am an intermediate artist painting for the joy of it. I enjoy painting cards for friends and family. I purchased this set of brushes since, for now, life is no longer too hectic to make time for art. I chose these particular brushes because I remembered Winsor and Newton as a good brand with a long history of quality from the days when I used to spend a lot more time on art. I am very happy with my purchase.

These brushes are wonderful. They are extremely soft and professional grade. I can let watercolor paint dry on these brushes, re-wet them, and have perfectly clean, perfectly usable brushes. My only pseudo-complaint is the length of the handles. They are standard craft length, but I would be interested in trying out these brushes with extended handles. The counterweight of a longer brush may add interesting depth and mechanics to the painting. But they are also wonderful as is. These will last a long time. Definitely worth the money!