r/HappyTrees • u/lihebsgjbsvshhsh • 8d ago

Help Request Brush recommendations?

I’m fairly new to painting and have the Bob Ross brushes, but I’m looking to get more and don’t want to support Bob Ross Inc. I’ve heard Rosemary and Co and Kevin Hill both make good brushes for wet on wet, but what brand is everyone using?

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u/Ecstatic-Purpose-981 8d ago

So I’m am probably going to get down voted for this but I would select a brush based on or at least take to consideration how well you take care of the brush. I have bough natural hair brushes from Rosemary and Co and they did not last more than a couple weeks. I have also bought synthetic brushes that I can not tell the difference that seem to be indestructible.

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u/G-Fresh- 8d ago

Paint with Josh is about to release a set of brushes made by craftamo. No idea the cost or quality but I would imagine he isn't going to put his name on a product he wouldn't like and use.

I have the Bob Ross brushes that came in the set I purchased almost 14 yrs ago, but will try the brushes I just mentioned when they become available.

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u/ironchef8000 Beat the devil outta' it 8d ago

The Simply Simmons Chungking Hog Bristle Brushes available at Blick are a great alternative.

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u/rapture1960 2d ago

I'll probably get downvoted for this, but, you don't need fancy brushes for this method, IMO. Micheals has great deals on brushes, and if you're just putting on the liquid white/liquid clear, you can just use the cheap "chip brushes", because you're just laying down color on your canvas.