Silver Brush Ruby Satin Synthetic Brushes

Comments about Silver Brush Ruby Satin Synthetic Brushes:

I decided to do a large scale horse portrait. This called for some larger brushes. Typically I use some hog bristle but mostly sable brushes. For this project I wanted affordable brushes that had a stiffness somewhere in between the bristle and sable so after doing a lot of comparison shopping online I bought a handful of these brushes and a few others just in case I was disappointed in these. I was not disappointed at all. I love these brushes and just ordered another handful in other sizes. Great bargain and a great brush.

Comments about Silver Brush Ruby Satin Synthetic Brushes:

I purchased these Silver Brush Ruby Satin Synthetic Brushes in order to compare them with the Silver Brush "Bristlon" variant. I am really happy with both types. The Bristlon brushes have a white hog-bristle colour and are stiffer and good for laying on thick strokes, scumbling, and also scrubbing paint into the canvas. I find that the Phthalo colours tend to stain them a little. These "Ruby Satin" brushes are slightly softer and yet still have a lovely spring to them. I also like the colour of the fibres, as they don't tend to show any residual staining from the Phthalos. Both series clean up very easily, even if I forget to do it right away (with a a light soaping with Master's brush cleaner). I love working with both these series of brushes from Silver and highly recommend them to all artists.

Comments about Silver Brush Ruby Satin Synthetic Round:

Great I was looking for a brush that came to a small point for details...wish they had one size smaller but this brush still does a great job.

Comments about Silver Brush Ruby Satin Synthetic Brushes:

These brushes were recommended by my professor of portrait painting at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. I can understand why! They work beautifully and clean up easily and perfectly.

Comments about Silver Brush Ruby Satin Synthetic Flat:

Needed to replace old brushes and on advise from my painting instructor purchased these. Work great and paint flows nicely!! Very pleased.

Comments about Silver Brush Ruby Satin Synthetic Bright:

I had a special oil painting need when I chose to try this brush: scrubing, scribbling,... In the end, it can take some amount of «abuse» if taken care of.

Comments about Silver Brush Ruby Satin Synthetic Brushes:

I am a professional artist and I use Ruby Satin brushes for traditional oil painting as well as for acrylics. They perform beautifully for both mediums, keep their shape nicely, and are very long lasting. I've had some of mine for years. I highly recommend this brand.

Comments about Silver Brush Ruby Satin Synthetic Brushes:

Good thing I ordered them before I read 'some' of the negative 'con' reviews. They came [two days earlier then shipment order said]; took some time using others I was working with; than thought I'd better give them a go... The ones I used did something I has never experienced... when I washed them [mineral spirit and Fels-Naptha soap] at the end of the painting session; they took their shape better than when I first started. I use 'standard' oils only with Liquin and 'real' turpatine.

Comments about Silver Brush Ruby Satin Synthetic Brushes:

Bought mine several years ago after painting only a few years, in oil. Made the mistake of using them with oils and the bristles flayed in several directions. May be OK with water media, but I wouldn't invest in these expensive brushes for oils. Robert Simmons White Bristles are much better and a much better deal.

Comments about Silver Brush Ruby Satin Synthetic Brushes:

able to move some paint, cut in an edge or soften. Great brush at a great price