Work on small details, broad colour areas and soft transitions with this Daler-Rowney Simply watercolour set. The nine conventional brushes have soft synthetic hair and short handles. A reservoir water brush adds another way to work, while the zip case keeps the tools together.
What does the set contain?
- 4 round brushes: sizes 0, 2, 4 and 8.
- 1 filbert size 6 and 1 flat shader size 10.
- 1 flat wash and 1 oval wash, each 3/4 inch.
- 1 broad Skyflow brush, 1 inch.
- 1 water brush and 1 zip case.
The ten brushes comprise nine conventional brushes and one water brush; the case is additional. You receive one set. Watercolour paint, paper and other painting materials are not included.
Choose a brush for the mark
Choose a small round brush for fine lines and accents, and a larger round for fuller shapes. Use a flat wash or Skyflow for larger areas. The filbert and oval wash give a rounded edge; the flat shader helps with a more defined flat edge. First compare how pressure and water load change the mark on a sample of watercolour paper. Brush numbers are size designations, not millimetres.
Use the water brush
Fill the reservoir with water and test the flow on a sample. Use the water brush to dilute or work watercolour while damp without repeatedly dipping a separate brush into water. Adjust the amount of water for your paper and the effect you want.
Clean and store
Rinse colour out after watercolour use and clean the reservoir and tip of the water brush. Avoid leaving conventional brushes standing in water for long periods. Gently reshape the heads and let everything dry before closing the case. Store the heads without bending them.
Compare brush shapes for your watercolour work
