Hi there!
I'll be attending the Persian miniature earth course soon, and was wondering what sable brushes are best for watercolours?
I already have Windsor and Newton series 7 round brushes, but there are also one stroke, pointed round and rigger brushes. Which brush shape/type should I purchase?
Thank you!
Hello Manpreet, hope you are well! Your Winsor and Newton brushes already sound good. I use my own brushes (www.theperfectbrush.co.uk) but you are welcome to use what you already have. Pity that we cannot do in-person sessions as then I provide all the brushes and materials for free, all materials included in the course price. You're right that sable is the best; however I am not a purist and also think that other hairs have their place and that synthetics are equally good. As I say to my students: a good brush won't paint your painting for you but it will count as 30% towards it. The other 30% is a good teacher and the other 30% is practice and the last 10% is just magic/God/nature (ok, these are rough figures and mileage may vary!)
Thank you Vaishali this is so helpful! I also have your Rocks brush so I'm super excited to get stuck into the course. Thanks again! :)