Out with the Old! I Don’t Love you Anymore!
Have you ever began a project and realized that you didn’t have the correct
supplies or tools to complete it? There is nothing more frustrating ! Well just
like having the correct tools for a project, artists need the correct materials
in order to complete a work of art. Brushes are one of the most important
tools needed by a painter. Artist should always paint with the best quality
materials that they can possibly afford. At first many artist will try to keep
down expenses, and they will not purchase the best quality brushes, paints,
or paper. Then they wonder why their finished product does not end up
looking as they expected. It is true that better quality materials lead to the
look of professionalism! These materials may cost a little more however
they tend to last longer and hold up better than materials of lesser quality.
In other words, you get what you pay for.
Like many other artist I traveled down the same road thinking that I would
save money and try to get by on lesser quality tools. I continued to buy
different brushes thinking this would be the brush and this would be the
answer I had been searching for. Always loving them at first , and then
feeling disappointed after a few uses. I knew all along that what I had been
using left a lot to be desired. The hog bristle brushes that many oil painters
use, I did not want ! Instead I like the soft flexible brushes that are made of
sable or a synthetic material. I wanted the ability to blend the colors of oils
softly and easily, but yet have a brush with spring and flexibility. I just could
not find the right brush.
So for Christmas my husband asked me what I wanted. Well it only took
me a few seconds to tell him that I would love a new set of oil brushes. You
ask where did I find such a great set of brushes? I went on line and
ordered Gary Jenkins’ Master set of oil brushes. They are manufactured in
Germany, and let me tell you that they paint like a dream! They come to a
very sharp chiseled edge that achieves great results! They have just the
right amount of softness but yet flexible, with just the right amount of spring
needed in a brush. These new brushes are absolutely wonderful! I love the
way they hold the paint, and the beautiful way they apply the paint to
canvas. They work extremely well with oil paint. There are 11 brushes in
all with the hairs of the liner and the round being made of sable. They come
in a very nice canvas zippered carrying case with Gary’s signature on the
back. If you are looking for a set of oil brushes to achieve great results I
highly recommend this set! So for me it is out with old set of brushes and in
with the new! You won’t need any other brushes and you won’t be
disappointed!
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