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Artist Spotlight: Vera Helene Zieglmeier
Vera Helene Zieglmeier is a wonderful artist we’re excited to showcase today. Vera has a keen eye for detail and a passion for nature that shines through her pieces. Vera creates wonderful art with prominent textures, soft brush strokes and bold colours. Watch as Vera demonstrates detailing using our Series 2055; the Chungking Bristle Fan! “Today, I want to show you how I like to use the Fan SER 2055 brush from Rosemary Brushes. It’s fantastic for painting soft, blended hair that flows seamlessly together. Thanks to the strength of the bristles, it’s excellent for creating vibrant strokes, even with multiple colors on the brush at once. You can hear the scratching of the bristles in the video as I show you that I deliberately have several colors on the brush. This brush is a must-have for every artist.” -…
The SQUIRREL Blend
A SQUIRREL & SYNTHETIC Mix - SERIES 38 We've introduced a new Squirrel Blend to our ranges this Summer. The Series 38 Pointed Oval Wash is a blend of Squirrel hair and Synthetic fibres, giving what we believe to be the best of both worlds. For many, Squirrel hair is the dream watercolour brush for its water-carrying capacity. However, some say that although it holds an immense amount of pigment, it is a difficult hair to control with it having little to no 'snap'. It seems a shame to only use your Squirrel brushes for washes and backgrounds if you consider them unmanageable. That is where our new Squirrel Blend comes in handy! The Synthetic fibre that runs through this brush will allow for more control, and more snap and also lower the price of a Pure Squirrel Brush. You'll…
Architecture and Landscapes
David Smeadon takes a painting trip down memory lane... "I first started painting way back when I was in primary school. I was interested in the birds I saw in the parks and garden and began drawing and painting them. I remember my teacher said I captured the shapes perfectly. (more…)
Introducing our Evergreen Synthetics
Recently launched. A useful addition to our extensive range of brushes. The green dye was originally an idea I had to compliment the Christmas season - green reminded me of holly and ivy and Christmas trees. We sent them out to various artists as gifts ‘tongue in cheek’ and they loved them. (more…)
Brush Cleaning – A Brush Makers Top Tips
We often get asked what the best way to clean your brushes is. Truthfully, there are so many different ways and it really does depend on which medium you’re using, how often you use your brushes, whether you are in a rush or whether you have time to clean them thoroughly. (more…)
Master Of The Month – Interview with James Willis
Artist James Willis has a BA Hons in Fine Art and Music, as well as an MA in the History of Art. He was the resident artist at the Sir John Soanes' museum for some years and runs lectures on painting techniques and concepts. (more…)
Looking To Branch Out? – The Rotary Tree Brush
This is a brush with unique properties which can be used as a tool for painting winter and summer trees. (more…)
The Importance Of Perspection – The 24 Inch Handle
Alexey Steele is an American painter of the Russian Representational School and a Soviet Art scholar. Rosemary spent two years developing the 24 inch handles. She worked closely with Russian Master, Alexey Steele, who helped test the weights of the handles, lengths and balance to ensure they were perfect. The longer length is ideal for those wanting to stand back from the canvas to paint. Typically used for the initial drawing and outline, the longer handle allows for perspection away from the canvas. These brushes are ideal for oil and acrylic artists. Visit our website for more information. Image courtesy of Alexey, in loving memory of his late father, Leonid. M Steele 1921 - 2014.
Interview With C.W. Mundy
Charles Warren Mundy has been awarded as Master Signature Member for the Oil Painters of America and he has also received Master Status at the American Impressionist Society. (more…)
