Watercolor & Special Brushes

Watercolor brushes are soft and flexible to hold as much water as possible. Short handles make storage and traveling easier. Winsor & Newton Series 7 have been considered the finest Russian Kolinsky Red Sable watercolor brushes for over 150 years. DaVinci Cosmotop Spin brushes are a synthetic that rivals Red Sable. Cirrus brushes are a blend of Red Sable for great performance at a lower price. Robert Simmons White Sable were the first synthetic watercolor brush and are available in many shapes and sizes.

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  • Autograph Kolinsky Sable Brushes

    Autograph Kolinsky Sable Brushes

    Handmade in Germany, the Autograph by Hyatt's Kolinsky Sable brushes are the same Autograph brushes that have long been an artist favorite. Made with Siberian Kolinsky red sable hair, these brushes hold perfect point and contain superior spring and life. Ideal for watercolor artists looking for the perfect painting tools.


  • Callia Mixed Media Artist Brushes by Willow Wolfe

    The Callia Mixed Media Artist series from Willow Wolfe are excellent brushes for acrylic, oil and watercolor painting. The handles are created with six layers to prevent cracking and the ferrules are made of solid brass. The innovative synthetic blends with modified filaments, hold and distribute pigment with even and consistent flow, enhance performance, are more affordable and have increased durability.


  • W&N Series 7 Kolinsky Sable

    W&N Series 7 Kolinsky Sable

    The world's finest watercolor paint brushes were originally made for Queen Victoria by Royal Warrant in 1866. Series 7 derives it's name from her favorite size; the number 7. Only 5% of incoming hairs are deemed suitable for Series 7 production. Hairs are hand tied in the distinctive English "long belly" style at Winsor & Newton's east coast factory at Lowestoft, England. All brushes are wet tested before they leave the factory. Simply the finest brushes available!


  • da Vinci Casaneo Watercolor Brushes

    The Casaneo brushes are the product of da Vinci developing a synthetic fiber that rivals natural Kazan squirrel hair. These brushes allow smooth and elastic strokes, as well as precise painting. Extra soft fibers with high color absorbing capacity.


  • da Vinci Harbin Kolinsky Brushes

    da Vinci Harbin Kolinsky red sable watercolor brushes hold a tremendous amount of water and keep an excellent point. They can also be used with ink and gouache, for silk painting, miniatures or face painting. Named after the capital of the northern part of Manchuria where the sable tails have very strong and straight hair.


  • da Vinci Maestro Brushes

    da Vinci Maestro red sable watercolor brushes are full-bodied and have a strong, perfect point. Siberian Kolinsky red sable hair from selected male winter tails brush holds a perfect point and has plenty of spring and life. The Maestro 2 brush is the result of new technology in brush making. The shaped bristle head is placed deep into the ferrule, ensuring elasticity, spring, and longevity.


  • da Vinci Nova Series Brushes

    NOVA brushes from da Vinci are made from the finest golden synthetic fiber. With unexpected elasticity, they have a longer life than natural hair brushes especially when working on rough surfaces. Multi-media brush for use with oils, acrylic and watercolor.


  • da Vinci Petit Gris Pure Russian Blue Squirrel Brushes

    Pure Petit Gris brushes from da Vinci are made of pure blue Russian squirrel hair, while the Mix brushes include synthetic squirrel fiber. Both are used for watercolor, calligraphy, silk painting and washes.


  • da Vinci Ussuri Russian Red Sable Brushes

    The da Vinci Ussuri red sable hair brushes contain hair from the eastern regions of Siberia. Soft and resilient, they spread even layers of paint. These are high-quality brushes that require proper cleaning and care.


  • da Vinci Vario Tip Brushes

    The Vario Tip brushes by da Vinci are specifically made for creating special effects in watercolors and other media. They are made from a mixture of synthetic NOVA and TOP ACRYL fibers in varying lengths for excellent color absorbing and distribution. Users can create multiple lines in one stroke for interesting textures and effects of hair, fur, grasses, and organic stripes. Brushes are made in Germany.


  • W&N Artists Watercolour Sable Brushes

    W&N Artists Watercolour Sable Brushes

    Made of quality Kolinsky the Winsor and Newton Artists Water Colour Sable has all of the qualities expected of the finest water colour brushes, except the expensive price. Series 7150 are Rounds in sizes 00 to 12, Pointed Rounds sizes 3 to 8, Rigger in sizes 1 to 6 and One Stoke sizes 1/8" to 1". All Winsor and Newton Water Colour brushes feature a distinctive double bodied shape handle with a satin matte finish to provide comfort while painting.


  • Princeton Heritage 4050 Series Brushes

    Princeton Heritage 4050 Series Brushes

    The Series 4050 Heritage brushes by Princeton are composed of the perfect blend of golden taklon in multiple diameters that is ideal for watercolors and acrylics. Developed by master Japanese brush-maker Naohide Takamoto, this flagship brush was the first synthetic sable to be offered to artists. This brush drinks up gulps of water, paints supple strokes and has a natural snap. Additional features include enhanced color holding capacity, sharp points and crisp edges. More durable and affordable than natural sable.


  • Princeton Summit White Synthetic 6850 Brushes

    Princeton Summit White Synthetic 6850 Brushes

    These next generation white synthetic brushes by Princeton have super white bristles and feature superior color holding capacity and shape. Outperforming any other white synthetic on the market the Summit line is great for watercolor, gouache and fluid acrylics.


  • Princeton Velvetouch 3950 Series Brushes

    Princeton Velvetouch 3950 Series Brushes

    The Series 3950 Velvetouch brushes by Princeton are comprised of a multiple-filament, luxury synthetic blend for excellent color-holding capacity, precision tapering and resilient spring.  This superior blend is unique to each individual shape to ensure maximum performance and is the best quality for multimedia applications with acrylic, watercolor and oil. The signature, smooth Velvetouch handles provide ultimate comfort as you paint. 


  • Princeton Series 7050 - Natural Kolinsky Sable Brushes

    Princeton Series 7050 - Natural Kolinsky Sable Brushes

    These watercolor brushes are made with the finest Kolinsky sable hair. Hand-shaped by skilled German brush makers, the brush heads are what make these brushes a must-have for watercolorists. The natural hair ensures a generous belly for holding water and for maintaining a fine point.


  • Princeton Synthetic Sable 4350 Series Brushes

    Princeton Synthetic Sable 4350 Series Brushes

    One of our best sellers, this Princeton 4350 Series Watercolor paint brush is economical and durable. Great for watercolor, pen & ink, gouache and even acrylics. Short handle in distinctive bright green color. Available from 5x0 to 16 in 11 shapes.


  • Princeton Synthetic Sable 6150 Series Brushes

    Princeton Synthetic Sable 6150 Series Brushes

    Economical yet with excellent quality, the Princeton 6150 Series Watercolor paint brushes have white synthetic bristles with responsive performance. Soft feel is perfect for watercolor or acrylics. Available in broad range of sizes from 10x0 to 30. Grey blue handle. Similar to Simmons White Sable paint brushes.


  • Princeton Neptune Synthetic Squirrel 4750 Brushes

    Princeton Neptune Synthetic Squirrel 4750 Brushes

    Neptune Watercolor Brushes are made with the softest synthetic squirrel fiber Princeton has ever made. Available in seven beautiful shapes including Aquarelle, Dagger, Mottler, Oval Wash, Quill, Script, and Square Wash.


  • Escoda Versatil Synthetic Kolinsky Sable Brushes

    Escoda Versatil Synthetic Kolinsky Sable Brushes

    Versatil is made with a synthetic material containing all of the attributes of a real Kolinsky sable. It is an elegant brush that retains its perfect point, and has top notch color retention and spring. It’s creation has transcended all expectations. Escoda brushes are handcrafted with the finest materials and a family’s all-consuming expertise. Because of their enduring performance, all artists can enjoy the pleasure of painting with Escoda.

     

  • Princeton Elite 4850 Series Brushes

    Princeton Elite 4850 Series Brushes

    The Series 4850 Elite by Princeton are high performing watercolor brushes that features Synthetic Kolinsky Sable hairs. The Elite line is an affordable priced alternative to natural Kolinsky and due to the NextGen technology each brush performs with an impeccable likeness, holding more paint that other synthetics on the market and features the finest point and tapered edge. With a comfortable short handle, easily glide watercolors onto your surface with even color release. 
     

  • Princeton Select 3750 Series Brushes

    Princeton Select 3750 Series Brushes

     The Series 3750 Select brushes by Princeton in partnership with artist Willow Wolfe are perfect for your decorative and technique painting needs. A variety of synthetic and natural hair, the short handled Select brushes with their distinct shapes  allow you to truly express your creativity. The satin-finish jewlery box blue handles are the icing on the cake for these unique specialty brushes.


  • DaVinci Cosmotop Brushes

    DaVinci Cosmotop Brushes

    Completely handmade by craftsmen in their own factory in Germany, DaVinci Cosmotop watercolor brushes use five diameters of fibers. Paint brush handles are a laquered Rosewood with hexagonal grip for perfect balance. Truly a work of art!


  • Kazan Squirrel Quill Mop Brushes

    The Kazan Series 803 by Raphael contains hand crafted quill mop brushes made with Kazan Squirrel hair that is soft yet durable.


  • Raphael Innovative Synthetic Kolinsky Brushes

    Based on Raphael’s best-selling 840x natural Kolinsky series, the Innovative Synthetic Kolinsky range features a complete selection of indispensable round brushes, as well as flats, spotters, and tow new shapes; dagger, and curved round. Raphael’s Innovative Synthetic Kolinsky brushes display all the quantities and sensations of natural Kolinsky hair, while being longer lasting, completely vegan, and affordable.


  • Precision Synthetic Sable Short Handled Brushes

    The Precision Brush Series from Raphael are made with 100% synthetic fibers that have the look and feel of natural sable hair, but retain shape over extended use. Ideal for watercolor and may be used with acrylic and oils as well.


  • Kaerell Synthetic Water Media Brushes

    Kaerell Synthetic Water Media Brushes

    The Kaerell Series by Raphael uses synthetic fibers that taper to a sharp point, replicating real hair. These brushes are made specifically for use with water-based media such as watercolors, fluid acrylics, and more.


  • Isabey Artists Brushes

    Isabey Artists Brushes

    Beautiful brushes for artists that are handcrafted in France from start to finish. It takes brush makers 7 years to learn how to make brushes from the Isabey line and 10 years of apprentice work before they are allowed to make Kolinsky sable, red sable and Siberian blue squirrel mop brushes. All Isabey brushes are shaped exclusively during the mounting of the hair, without further cutting or re-shaping of its tip. Through traditional methods, careful selection of materials, the strictest quality control and unparalleled pride in workmanship, Isabey crafts brushes of distinction that are truly works of art.


  • SoftAqua Synthetic Watercolor Brushes

    The SoftAqua Brush by Raphael features exceptional synthetic fibers that offer unsurpassed retention capacity. The wavy shape of the brush fibers allow the brush to hold twice the water molecules of traditional straight synthetic fibers. Ideal for the watercolorist.


  • Camel & Squirrel Hair Brushes

    Camel & Squirrel Hair Brushes

    Natural hair paint brushes are still preferred by many artists over their newer synthetic counterparts. Camel hair is actually horse, goat or ox hair and it is soft and durable. Squirrel hair makes the best watercolor paint brushes without the added expense of Red Sable. Oval Ox hair brushes are great for watercolors or gouache. Mop brushes are similar to cosmetics brushes and are used by watercolorists for large swashes of color.


  • Calligraphy/Sumi Brushes

    Calligraphy/Sumi Brushes

    Bamboo paint brushes have been used for centuries by Chinese & Japanese calligraphers. They are also used in Sumi-E art. Calligraphy brushes produce fine to broad strokes for calligraphy, etching and painting. Reed pens are bamboo which has been cut and split to form a point for drawing and sketching. Hake is usually goat or sheep hair used for large washes of colors or background.


  • Lettering Brushes

    Lettering Brushes

    Hand lettering, striping and sign painting is an art and Hyatt's carries the brushes that Sign Painters ask for! Lettering quills by Mack make hand lettering easier due to their straight cut design. Dagger stripers make pin striping easier by holding large amounts of paint for longer runs. Script brushes by Simmons work well for striping and designing.


  • Royal Brush Mixed Media Jumbo Brushes


  • Stencil/Foam/Faux Painting

    Stencil/Foam/Faux Painting

    Stencil paint brushes by Simmons are made from the finest horse hair with a specially cut flat end which is perfect for stenciling designs with a minimum of bleeding. Foam and Chip Brushes are great for kids projects, simple signs or any art project where a disposable brush is required. Stubby brushes are great for murals or childrens' art as their handles are shorter and larger for easy grip by little hands!


  • Princeton Mini Hobby Brushes

    Princeton Mini Hobby Brushes

    Princeton 3050 Series Mini Hobby paint brushes are made for acrylics and are used by painters on miniatures, figurines and for fine detail work. Made from durable synthetic fibers. Short, soft, rubberized handle allows precise control. Tiny sizes from 20x0 to 1/4 inch in many hard to find styles such as deerfoot, spotter, liner, grainer and dagger striper and angle shader.


  • Travel & Waterbrushes

    Travel & Waterbrushes

    Cosmotop Travel Brush holds more water than any other synthetic. It is a blend of 5 different diameters of extra smooth synthetic hair. The Maestro Travel Brush is daVinci’s finest watercolor brush in a convenient travel size. Travel handle protects tip of brush yet extends for full length while painting. Pentel and Niji Waterbrushes have empty barrels for storing water making them easy on-the-go watercolor instruments.


  • Watercolor/Specialty Brush Sets

    Watercolor/Specialty Brush Sets

    Sets of watercolor range from simple Crayola sets to excellent sets by Princeton and FM Brush. Available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes that are used for oils, watercolor, acrylic and craft and hobby applications, Hyatt's is sure to have a set to fit your needs!



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