Watercolor Paint Brushes

Brush department

Watercolor brush sets

Choose a set by the gaps in your kit. A group of round sizes gives you a way to change the scale of the same mark. A mix of flats, rounds and detail heads gives you more kinds of marks to try.

Brushes in this department

Choose by the job

A first mixed set

Look for a round for general marks and a flat or wash for broad areas. Add a fine brush if the work you plan includes small letters or detail.

A matched series

A set of one shape in multiple sizes suits a repeated style of painting across smaller and larger sheets.

Questions before buying

What belongs in a first set for small landscapes?

A pointed round for shapes, a wash brush for the sky and a smaller point for detail cover different jobs. Compare the actual sizes to your sketchbook.

What if I already have a medium round?

Compare the set against the brush you own. A single flat or liner can be enough if a set mostly duplicates your existing sizes and shape.

Can two kits with the same name contain different brushes?

Yes. Check the manufacturer code and exact contents. The packaging and name alone can be shared across different kit versions.