Affordable Watercolor Brushes - My Favorite Brands

[@dsimms561]

Trying watercolor for the first time at age 71. Videos like this are a true time and money saver. I'm in a class, so that helps, but so much is done at home, where advice comes from YT. Thanks for this one. I appreciate it

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Hey! Never too late to begin painting. I'm glad you found this helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@patrickpenta3005]

Yea! I take a watercolor color class and asked the teacher which brushes to use. She said she will address it in a later class. I looked for it now and found your video. I am so grateful for the clear, concise explanations. I want to give you a big kiss on the cheek! Thank you!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

I'm glad you found this video helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@PepeLePewQTPie]

I recently discovered your channel and absolutely love your videos. They are very informative and concise. Thank you!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Awesome, thank you!

[@kayleamcclure9218]

This is the most helpful watercolor brush video I've found. Thank you!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Wow, thank you! I'm glad to hear you found it helpful. Have a great day!!

[@marlenafamamalfitano9196]

Very informative. I love Princeton brushes because they are well made, last and there is such a wide variety so I can find just what I want, with the exception of very small daggers

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Yes. I agree. Thanks for the feedback

[@marshabeebe7454]

Kris, by far the most informative and useful watercolor brush video I have seen. I appreciate you actually demonstrating the brushes using paint! And seeing the results of leaving brushes in water AT ALL was fair warning. Thank you for your time preparing this. New subscriber here.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

I'm so glad you found it helpful. :-) Welcome to the channel.

[@ewwwobbie]

Thank you so much for providing such great information! I have some of those brushes and I love them all!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You are so welcome!!

[@suzyrogers8332]

Your videos are excellent! So glad I found you!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Thank you so much I'm glad you like them!

[@Mail2elr]

Thanks Kris, this helped me a lot.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Glad to hear it!

[@rowenamaninang9635]

which would you recommend for a beginner; princeton elite, princeton neptune, or silver black velvet ?

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Hi Rowena. I would actually recommend BOTH Aqua Elite and Neptune (or equivalent). Neptune is soft and is great for washes. It mimics squirrel hair. Conversely, Aqua Elite is stiffer and is great for details. It mimics sable. I usually start a painting with soft squirrel hair brushes (i.e. Neptune) and move to stiff sable brushes. Hope this helps.

[@alimcbally2339]

I love the princeton neptune... really nice painting too..

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Thanks Ali. I've really come to prefer the Princeton brand. They are good quality, but less expensive than other brands. Have a great day.

[@melissadare903]

Great video thanks for helping me solidify my decision to buy the Silver Black Velvet brushes I have been looking at.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Great choice. Good brushes at a reasonable price.

[@milld9345]

Thank you that was very helpful 👍🏼

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You're welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful!!

[@MixedMediaCraftsbyDiane]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Princeton Neptune is excellent for me...except the tip isn't maintained well

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Yes. Because the Neptune brushes are so soft, they don't maintain a sharp point. I use them for big washes so that doesn't matter too much. The Aqua Elites are better if you need a sharp point.

[@sobiyaarumugam9143]

Could you please clear my doubt? number 12 brush from camelin and other brands are same..we should choose brush by their shapes only not by numbers mentioned on the brush?

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

Hi Sobiya. I am not familiar with the Camelin brand of brushes, so I can't say if the sizes are similar to other brands. Some brands use different numbering systems. You will just have to try different brushes to find out what you prefer. I like to use larger brushes (mostly Princeton brand). I like round size 10, 12 and 14. I also use #6 Quill which is even bigger. I have a video on that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXPUp5Skl8xggpI

[@sobiyaarumugam9143]

@@KrisDeBruineStudio thanks for your response..

[@Winstonsmom]

Do you have any recommendations for a flat stiff lifting brush?

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

I use a Princeton 1/2" wide angle shader like this: amzn.to/3VJ1F0r

[@MrPuddinhead61]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You're so welcome!

[@65sunnyday]

Thanks - very helpful!

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful. :-)

[@jenwilly7260]

I am glad to see someone NOT recommend $100 uber fancy brushes that are outside of the means if many new artists....

[@KrisDeBruineStudio]

I've tried some of the Uber expensive ones...and keep coming back to this brand. 😂