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Sunday, May 30, 2010

Reflections on a Sunset - 24x24 Oil Painting

24"x24" oil painting on stretched canvas
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"When all else is lost, the future still remains." - Christian Nestell Bovee

A question for my artist friends: I've been using Silver Grand Prix brand Chungking bristle brushes as my work horse lately, but they seem to wear down on me within a week or two of use. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a longer lived but similar brand brush. I hate having to buy new ones every few weeks, but it might just be my abusive painting ways. Let me know if you know of a good alternative!

Labels: landscape painting, sunset/sunrise paintng

14 Comments:

Crystal Cook said...: Beautiful painting, I love the bits of blue you've worked into the sky. And as for your question, I'm afraid I'm no help because I paint in watercolor. Good luck with the hunt for a new brush!; 8:01 PM
Starr said...: this is lovely, and I'll tell you my first impression... although it's going to sound strange... it made me feel cuddled. :); 8:25 PM
Claire Beadon Carnell said...: This is a most beautiful painting, Kerri. It is wonderful!
I have been using Robert Simmons Titanium brushes since last November, and with everyday abuse, they are holding up like champions - by far the sturdiest brushes I have found by far. I also like that they respond like a bristle, but have a nice flexibility.; 9:30 PM
Vern Schwarz said...: Gorgeous, rich looking painting Kerri. This one is well worth the cost of a new brush. I'm anxious to hear the responses to your problem, as I can relate.; 9:57 PM
Susan Roux said...: Kerri this painting is beautiful! The colors are striking and the scene so serene...; 5:05 AM
Elizabeth Seaver said...: The color in your painting is just breathtaking! Love it.; 3:45 PM
Becky Joy said...: Kerri, A beautiful sunset. Love skies. You did a good job on this one.; 9:10 PM
Kerri Settle said...: Thanks everyone! Starr, I love that comment.

Claire - I actually have a few Titanium brushes but I tend to use them more for sharper details since they have that nice edge. I do love those, though, and they are definitely long-lived. I tend to handle them a bit differently from the Grand Prix brushes.; 10:34 PM
Karen Bruson said...: Lovely painting. Very strong colors and values. Let me know if you find a brush that holds up better than the Silver Grand Prix because that is what I use, as well.; 7:21 PM
dacoop said...: Lovely Kerri, you can do those skys so beautifully!
I too, am curious about brushes.; 6:23 PM
Gwen Bell said...: Kerri, this one takes my breath away. Just gorgeous!; 7:52 PM
SUSAN RODEN said...: Serene sunset... nice!; 12:43 PM
Carol Schiff Daily Painting said...: Wow, Kerri! I don't know how I missed this one, but I am very glad that I found it! Beautiful.; 10:21 AM
eLIZabeth Floyd said...: nice painting !

I regard to your question, I use the DaVinci Maestro 2 brushes, the long filberts. The long filberts have a great springiness and last a long while {sometimes 2 months or more with daily use}. I do try and wash and condition them every night, as I have found this does prolong the longevity of the brushes. What is also wonderful about the long filberts is that when they wear down, I place a piece of tape around them to mark them for use when doing scumbling and other special affects that require a more stiff and worn brush... so essentially you get two brushes for the price of one and I have some older brushes that are over a year old that still get regular use in this category...

this comment got long, I hope it was helpful...

Have a good evening, Liz; 9:04 PM

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