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I launched this range just two years ago for the oil artist who wants a brush to keep its shape and is good to clean. It now out sells my Chungking Bristle! Synthetic Bristle at its best. A cross between the feel of Nylon and Hog Bristle. Having a good spring and perhaps most importantly no ‘spray’. Will carry a good load of oil paint unlike Nylon, for realistic work they are perhaps as close to ideal as it gets. In the words of the artist who helped me with the trials on this range ‘You’ve probably got the Holy Grail of brushes - what a treat!’
"A painting is a pictorial representation of an artists intelligence and sensitivity. To portray these qualities one needs a brush that’s responsive to every nuanced emotion. Caressing the paint with a handmade Rosemary brush is a privilege every artist should enjoy." - David Leffel June 2011
We are pleased to offer these new sizes in a really useful angular shape. Ideal for 'cutting' in and out lines and flooding areas, filling corners and curved strokes. Fashioned on black artists' handles in two lengths.
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This new range of Rosemary & Co Impasto brushes will allow for the technique of laying on paint or pigment thickly so it will stand out from the surface. The Ivory synthetics are easy to clean, durable, hard wearing and will allow for thick paint application. They are made on the beaver tail handle, which is easy to hold and control.
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The Ivory is synthetic bristle at its best, a cross between the feel of nylon and hog bristle. The oval end can be used to both make sweeping strokes but also fine lines when held vertically
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"A painting is a pictorial representation of an artists intelligence and sensitivity. To portray these qualities one needs a brush that’s responsive to every nuanced emotion. Caressing the paint with a handmade Rosemary brush is a privilege every artist should enjoy." - David Leffel June 2011
Thank you to David Leffel who suggested this addition to our range and who honorably car...More info.
The Ivory is synthetic bristle at its best, a cross between the feel of nylon and hog bristle. The longer hair results in a loose brush with little "snap".
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The Ivory is synthetic bristle at its best, a cross between the feel of nylon and hog bristle. Short Flats allow a much sturdier brush with a stronger "snap" creating sharper edges and control. Ideal for blocking in and impasto.
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The Ivory is synthetic bristle at its best, a cross between the feel of nylon and hog bristle. Short Flats allow a much sturdier brush with a stronger "snap" creating sharper edges and control. Ideal for blocking in and impasto. These larger sizes are beautiful for covering a large area.
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The Ivory is synthetic bristle at its best, a cross between the feel of nylon and hog bristle. The larger rounds are brilliant for laying on colour whilst the smaller rounds are ideal for finer detail.
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A new addition to our Ivory range design by David Shevlino from the USA.
In Shevlino's current work, the canvas has increasingly become a place to experiment with different techniques of paint application. He is particularly interested in exploring the line between the traditional representation of the figure and the abstraction of it, and his paintings reflect his simultaneous use of both ...More info.
By popular request we have added an Angular to our best selling oil "fibre", Ivory. For those who paint big! Fashioned on a black lacquered, Beaver Tail handle.
Painting by: Jamel Akib
Painted entirely with 2" Ivory Angular, this painting won the Charles Pear prize at the Royal Marine society show in London 2015.
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The Ivory is synthetic bristle at its best, a cross between the feel of nylon and hog bristle. The rigger shape is similar to a round but with much longer hair, also referred to as a "script" brush.
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The Ivory is synthetic bristle at its best, a cross between the feel of nylon and hog bristle. The Egbert is a filbert with extra long hair, this is a more traditional brush used by the Old Masters, typically for oil painting.
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The Ivory is synthetic bristle at its best, a cross between the feel of nylon and hog bristle. The dagger shape is for when a tighter mark is required, very controllable.
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The Ivory is synthetic bristle at its best, a cross between the feel of nylon and hog bristle. Swords are for fine lines and to draw or sweep across. The sharp working edge and needle point allows a broad stroke with an intricate detail.
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The Ivory is synthetic bristle at its best, a cross between the feel of nylon and hog bristle. Fan brushes use a special ferrule which spreads the hairs to form a fan shape. Used for several effects including grasses, fur and often for blending.
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The Ivory is synthetic bristle at its best, a cross between the feel of nylon and hog bristle. The oval end can be used to both make sweeping strokes but also fine lines when held vertically.
This 24" handled brush is ideal for those standing back from the canvas and painting. Typically used for the initial drawing and observations. Ideal for oil artists.
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The Ivory Long Flat on 24" handle is ideal for those standing back from the canvas and painting. Typically used for the initial drawing and observations. Ideal for oil artists.
Photo courtesy of: Michael Mentler
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The Ivory Filbert on 24" handle is ideal for those standing back from the canvas and painting. Typically used for the initial drawing and observations. Ideal for oil artists.
Photo courtesy of: Michael Mentler
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The Ivory Filbert on 24" handle is ideal for those standing back from the canvas and painting. Typically used for the initial drawing and observations. Ideal for oil artists.
Photo courtesy of: Michael Mentler
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The Ivory Filbert on 24" handle is ideal for those standing back from the canvas and painting. Typically used for the initial drawing and observations. Ideal for oil artists.
Photo courtesy of: Michael Mentler
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