Name: Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Synthetic Brushes and Sets
Brand: Princeton
Rating: 4.7 (177 reviews)

- Superior synthetic Kolinsky hair
- Maximum water-holding capacity 
- Fine points and tapered edges for precise detailing
- Short matte black wood handles
- Learn more: Watch the video below to see it in action!

Designed specifically for watercolor, Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes deliver pro-level performance at an affordable price. Crafted with NextGen synthetic fibers that closely mimic the look, performance, and durability of natural Kolinsky brushes, these brushes offer maximum color-holding capacity, excellent shape retention, and fine points with tapered edges for precise detail work. The comfortable matte black handles make them perfect for extended painting sessions.


**Blick Exclusive Set of 4**  - This BLICK Exclusive set includes one each of Oval Wash 1/2", Dagger 3/8", Round 4, and Round 10.


**Box Set of 4**  - This set includes one each of Round 8, Long Round 12, Mottler 1-1/2", and Oval Wash 3/4", all with short handles.


**Set of 4**  - This set includes one each of Angle Shader 1/2", Round 2, Round 8, and Wash 3/4", all with short handles.

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Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Synthetic Brushes - Box Set of 4 (Outside of Packaging)


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Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Synthetic Brushes and Set - Close-up of Brush Sizes 20 through 5/0

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Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes - Blick Exclusive Set of 4, flower artwork

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Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes - Blick Exclusive Set of 4, close-up of brush and artwork

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Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 - Close-up of Stroke Short Handle Brushes, 4 Sizes

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Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Synthetic Brushes, Short Handle (Shown in use)

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Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Chart - Showing Brushes Mostly Used For

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Tired of sacrificing quality for affordability in your watercolor brushes? 😫 Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes are here to change the game 🔥

In this video, we'll put these NextGen synthetic Kolinsky brushes to the ULTIMATE test, exploring their:

💧 Incredible water-holding capacity 
🖌️ Fine points for precise details 
🙌 Overall feel and performance in real-world painting scenarios

Get ready to be amazed by the quality and value of these brushes! Are they truly the best synthetic Kolinsky alternative on the market? Watch and decide for yourself.

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Princeton Aqua Elite Brushes: The Best Synthetic Kolinsky Alternative?

Perfect for painting organic shapes like leaves and flowers, the Aqua Elite Dagger from Princeton features Princeton’s revolutionary NextGen synthetic fibers. Developed for watercolors, this brush offers incredible color-holding ability and excellent shape retention. Its long, angled shape, sharp point, and comfortable handle will allow you to effortlessly create long, linear strokes with single or multiple colors. Choose from a variety of sizes, including the 3/8 size showcased in this tutorial.

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Introduction to the Aqua Elite Dagger from Princeton

Create colorful washes with the Aqua Elite Mottler from Princeton. Featuring Princeton’s exclusive NextGen synthetic fibers, this brush offers all of the benefits of natural kolinsky at an affordable price point. Extraordinarily absorbent, this brush soaks up color and then evenly deposits it on the page. A short, comfortable handle is easy on the hand—even after hours of use.

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Introduction to the Aqua Elite Mottler from Princeton

Perfect for painting long lines and adding fine details, the Aqua Elite Rigger from Princeton features Princeton’s revolutionary NextGen synthetic fibers. Developed for watercolors, each brush in the line offers extraordinary color-holding ability and excellent shape retention. This brush’s long, fibers make it easy to add the most delicate, organic-looking details. A short handle makes for easy handling and superb control.

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Introduction to the Aqua Elite Rigger from Princeton

Discover the versatility of the Aqua Elite Round and Long Round from Princeton. Perfect for watercolors, these superior round brushes feature Princeton’s NextGen synthetic fibers, offering incredible color-holding ability and excellent shape retention. Their long, round shape and pointed tip make them ideal for creating precise details—just as the beautiful feathers of a colorful bird.

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Introduction to the Aqua Elite Round and Long Round from Princeton

Discover why the Princeton Aqua Elite Series Angle Shader will instantly become an indispensable part of your watercolor toolkit. Featuring Princeton’s NextGen synthetic fibers, this versatile paintbrush offers all the benefits of natural Kolinsky at a more affordable price. Create washes and loose shapes with the flat side, or use the tapered edge to create fine lines and precise details. A  It’s easy to go from a blank surface to a complete painting using this one high-quality brush! Choose from a variety of sizes, including the 1/2'' showcased here. 

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Introduction to the Aqua Elite Series Angle Shader from Princeton

Discover how easy it is to create beautiful organic shapes with the Princeton Aqua Elite Oval Wash Brush. Ideal for painting flowers and leaves Featuring Princeton’s NextGen synthetic fibers, this versatile paintbrush offers all the benefits of natural Kolinsky at a more affordable price. Extraordinarily absorbent, it soaks up color and then evenly deposits it on the page. A short handle is easy on the hand—even after hours of use.

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Introduction to the Princeton Aqua Elite Oval Wash from Princeton

Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes feature Princeton's NextGen synthetic fibers that are almost indistinguishable from natural Kolinsky in appearance, performance, and durability — at a more affordable price.
Qualities of these brushes include maximum color-holding ability, excellent shape retention, fine points and tapered edges for precise details, and comfortable handles for lengthy painting sessions.
Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes are intended for watercolor painting.

Princeton Aqua Elite Angular Shade 1/2"

Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes feature Princeton's NextGen synthetic fibers that are almost indistinguishable from natural Kolinsky in appearance, performance, and durability — at a more affordable price.
Qualities of these brushes include maximum color-holding ability, excellent shape retention, fine points and tapered edges for precise details, and comfortable handles for lengthy painting sessions.
Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes are intended for watercolor painting.

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Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Synthetic Brush - Long Round, Size 12, Short Handle

Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes feature Princeton's NextGen synthetic fibers that are almost indistinguishable from natural Kolinsky in appearance, performance, and durability — at a more affordable price.
Qualities of these brushes include maximum color-holding ability, excellent shape retention, fine points and tapered edges for precise details, and comfortable handles for lengthy painting sessions.
Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes are intended for watercolor painting.

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Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Synthetic Brush - Oval Wash, 3/4'', Short Handle

Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Synthetic Brush - Rigger, Size 8

Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes feature Princeton's NextGen synthetic fibers that are almost indistinguishable from natural Kolinsky in appearance, performance, and durability — at a more affordable price.

Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes feature synthetic brush fibers that are almost indistinguishable from natural Kolinsky in appearance, performance, and durability — at a more affordable price. Qualities of these brushes include maximum color-holding ability, excellent shape retention, fine points and tapered edges for precise details, and comfortable handles for lengthy painting sessions.

Intended for watercolor painting, Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes can also be used for acrylic and oil paints.

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Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Synthetic Watercolor Brushes

Princeton Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes feature Princeton's NextGen synthetic fibers that are almost indistinguishable from natural Kolinsky in appearance, performance, and durability &mdash; at a more affordable price.

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BLICK Exclusive Aqua Elite Series 4850 Brushes, Set of 4

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