tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post6774282023051501788..comments2024-03-27T09:05:03.725-07:00Comments on Jane Blundell Artist: BrushesJane Blundellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-44576009004670425432023-03-19T19:01:19.762-07:002023-03-19T19:01:19.762-07:00That is an excellent question. I find it depends o...That is an excellent question. I find it depends on the size of the piece and the style of your signature. For larger pieces I have sometimes used a flat calligraphy brush, or a large felt-tip pen, or a pointed brush. For smaller pieces I often use a fountain pen, or a fine pointed brush or the new Kakimori nib. You have to work out how you wish to sign your work and then which tool best suits you.Jane Blundellhttps://janeblundellart.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-89851693629733374262023-03-18T19:06:48.375-07:002023-03-18T19:06:48.375-07:00What brush is best for signing art pieces? What brush is best for signing art pieces? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-33294365641822941402015-10-06T15:18:59.455-07:002015-10-06T15:18:59.455-07:00Jon It does depend where you live which brushes yo...Jon It does depend where you live which brushes you can get hold of easily. I recommend Rosemary & Co (online from the UK www.rosemaryandco.com) as a fabulous company with good brushes at good prices. From her you might get the R9 pocket travel brush ( a lovely squirrel quill in about a size 8) and the R1 - number 6 sable pointed brush for travel. <br />Another alternative is to get the Da Vinci Maestro travel brushes in a size 8 and 6 - they are sable and have an exquisite tip.<br />For home use, the Rosemary range or the Da Vinci range are well worth considering, as are Raphael and Escoda. A set with a number 4 sable, a number 8 squirrel or sable and a larger (0 or 1 size - they are numbered differently) squirrel quill would be a nice start for your wife. I would certainly suggest you get a few good brushes rather than lots of ordinary ones. <br />Another recent range that is very good is the Da Vinci synthetic squirrel mops. These are affordable but very nice to use. With natural hair being difficult to get at times, a number of synthetic sable and synthetic squirrel ranges have been developed. <br />In general, sable are a firmer hair - good in smaller sizes for fine detail and for excellent control, but very expensive in larger sizes. Squirrel is softer and good for larger washes though they often also have a lovely tip. <br />What a lovely surprise for your wife. All the best :-)Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-79230317582202945082015-10-06T08:32:41.461-07:002015-10-06T08:32:41.461-07:00Hi Jane
What brushes would you suggest for my wife...Hi Jane<br />What brushes would you suggest for my wife. Looking to get some for home and some for travel. I just purchased your suggested palette and will be getting the book to go along with it. My wife has always wanted to do watercolor but she doesn't like spending money on herself, so she has never taken the step. So I'm gonna surprise her here on our anniversary. <br /><br />Thanks <br />JonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12807313448937327486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-12761692171423756672015-06-17T15:05:02.411-07:002015-06-17T15:05:02.411-07:00Hi Emie. If you love the Neptune brushes, do consi...Hi Emie. If you love the Neptune brushes, do consider Rosemary & Co pocket brush R9 - it is a squirrel quill brush in about size 8 and has a wonderful point. Her Sable size 6 pocket brush would be a good buddy if you want two travel brushes. In the Da Vinci, the size 8 sable is gorgeous though you'll notice it is firmer than your Neptunes. Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-49489652567605745492015-06-17T03:43:25.052-07:002015-06-17T03:43:25.052-07:00I LOVE the Princeton Neptune brushes... the #8 is ...I LOVE the Princeton Neptune brushes... the #8 is a staple for me with watercolors... Thanks for this information... I'm in need of a travel brush so may check out the Da Vinci's.Emie58https://www.blogger.com/profile/03126801172548606258noreply@blogger.com