Disclaimer: Thanks to the lovely people at art supply central for sending me this Artist Brush set. There was no monetary exchange.
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I will start this post by declaring I am not an artistic person, that gene was only given to my little sister it definitely skipped me and my brother. So my review will purely be my thoughts on how the brushes were packed, how they felt in hand and the quality. I must also mention that I gifted them to my sister who has a few words to say about the brush set. I should also say that when I received them I thought they were make-up brushes except they were too long for makeup brushes but the shape and style made them look like makeup brushes.
A bit about Art Supply Central.
“Art Supply Central is the brain and lovechild of husband & wife team, Kieron & Saskia Penrose. Our mission is to create products that make people happy and provide customer service that makes the buying experience easy, fun and safe.”
Packaging
When the brushes arrived I was really amazed at how beautiful the travel pack for the brushes were and I think this led to my initial confusion on whether the brushes were for makeup or for painting. I loved the travel case they came it, smooth black in colour and red writings.
Brushes
The Brushes were long, strong and really pretty again another confusion for me because when I loved at my real technique brushes they looked the same shape but just extra long. I can see why they would be nice to hold and paint with but like I said I am not artist or painter. I loved that they were two colours and the brown ones were my favourite I think they are really pretty plus they included an extra brush in a transparent kind of colour.
Texture & Feel
The brushes were really strong and I think that’s what convinced me that they were definitely not for the face. When I grip some to do a pretend paint, they felt great in my hands and long enough I think any painter would love them and you got 2 of each type. They feel great in the hand and look even pretty.
My sister’s thoughts:
Paint brush review: Really smooth brushes very good for learning to paint or for someone who’s confident with painting. The set of 13 offers a wide selection so you don’t feel restricted to a certain brush. The brown brushes a very good for smooth lines and the white ones are great for creating texture with. That’s not to say that’s how you should use them use them however you wish. You can use the paint brushes for either canvases large pieces of art or just in your sketchbook good for fashion illustrations.
Paint brushes don’t stain beyond the colours you using, also they wash out very well you don’t have to worry about stains.In the image above you will see that I have used the number 2 paint brush. The paintbrush remain intact. the brush itself is very smooth to the handle.
The brush is very easy to wash I have found that it takes the paint very well.
I definitely recommend buying these precious because they’re very good. You can use them however you wish to whether it is for smooth Lines order or texture like I have let you in a lot Van Gogh out really.
The Lovely people at Art Supply Central have decided to give one A July Dreamer reader ONE 14 piece set, this is very kind of them. To be in with a chance to win, please enter using the either giveaway widget below.
Terms & Conditions: I will supply a 100% claim code to the winner from Art Supply Central to get the set from Amazon (co.uk or .com). The giveaway is open UK and USA.
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Image source.The rest of the images were taken by my sister.
Natalie Crossan says
Wonderful competition, I really want to get back into art, it’s so relaxing and makes me happy 🙂
tracy sinclair says
These look lovely, would love to win them, thankyou x
Lisette Davidson says
I love to paint!
Jodie says
Id like to try my hand at painting, i have a go at drawing with charcoals and pastels already
Julie Anne Seaman says
My daughter is doing GCSE art so she would be thrilled
Harriet Higgs says
These look like lovely brushes
raphael patrice says
get painting
Victoria Prince says
These look like beautiful brushes 🙂 Love the storage case too
Richard Eldred Hawes says
I know someone who would appreciate these
Sammi McSporran says
Lovely giveaway! Would love to win these for my Father in Law who is an aspiring and very talented artist 🙂
Jade H says
Great giveaway, these look brilliant
Sheri Darby says
My son – who is always drawing & painting
Tania Atfield says
Love to win for my daughter doing art a level
Natasha Mairs says
hi, lovely giveaway. I have just started learning to paint and would love some brushes. I have enter via both the rafflecopter and gleam as I didn’t know if I was supposed to do both or just one
Michelle Banks says
fantastic giveaway x thank you x
David Powell says
Painting lets you escape into another, quieter, world.
SandraB says
Really great prize. thanks for the chance.
Kait St. says
I rarely get to use quality art supplies. Time for a change!
Danielle Cresswell says
Great competition I’m forever losing my brushes or lending them to my toddler.
claire woods says
fab
Stephanie says
I can never have too many paint brushes and these appear to be sable or at least sable synthetic which I just love. I have some pure sable brushes and I covet those brushes – they are amazing. Hopefully I can add these to my tool set. 🙂
Miranda says
Glad you like them, hope you have entered the giveaway for a chance to win a set
david cavender says
great brushes & comp
Ann sandover says
lovely set of brushes. Nice website too
Ruth Harwood says
I love painting, it relaxes me and keeps me sane, this would be so useful! xx
Kiwi says
This post came just in time. One of my inner passions was to paint…I have always been a painter and this just gave me the inspiration to start again!! I love these brushes!
Susan B says
Ooh, what a classy set of brushes! My youngest has just enrolled in an art class so these would be a lovely surprise if I am lucky enough to win.
Michellette "Mimicutelips" Green says
Like you I’m no painter but I am creative. I’m a visual person so the packaging has me impressed already. I totally love that you thought they could be makeup brushes.
Your sisters work is beautiful.
Krystal says
I wish I could paint. I have always been drawn to watercolors. They are so beautiful.
Chubskulit Rose says
My daughter would really love these brushes. She love to paint. I am glad that my daughter got my husband’s genes, I have no artistic talents in me lol.
Paula Readings says
Great set, seems like you have included everything a Artist needs.. brush wise.
Paula Readings says
Great set, seems like you have included everything a painter needs.. brush wise.
Paula Readings says
Great set, seems like you have included everything a Artist needs.. brush wise.
Paula Readings says
Great set, seems like you have included everything a Artist needs.. brush wise.
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
I’m absolutely awful at art but I do have some brushes and like to paint sometimes. These look like really great brushes, it’s great that the brush tip is strong for good flow when painting.
Tammileetips says
I wish I was more artistic. This sounds like an amazing brush set for any artist.
Valerie says
I am not much of an artist, but I love to see what products are available. These look like great brushes!
Kim says
What a great review. My kids love to paint and I never know exactly what type of brushes are good to use and what they are for.
Susan Quackenbush says
My son is an avid artist so he would absolutely love this 14-piece brush set! I’ve got my entries in and fingers crossed, thanks for the great opportunity! 🙂
Sean says
I love to paint with both my children instead of watching tv. This would be wonderful for all of us to share.
Mary Chez says
I could do with some new brushes…you can never have too many
sacha says
This is so cool. ..I wish i knew how to draw or paint
Miranda says
Me too, but love that my sister does know how to.
Uplifting Families says
My daughter loves drawing. I bet she would enjoy painting as well. I will have to enter to win these brushes for her. Your artwork is beautiful.
Liz Mays says
These definitely seem like high quality paint brushes. It seems like they have a lot of longevity as well which is something you’d want from art supplies.
Shannon Peterson says
These would be great for painting with my son!
Heather says
I think my son likes painting. He loves art class, I might consider getting him a paint set. These look nice.
Hayley Atkins says
I wasnt blessed with the artistic gene but my partner is a wonderful artist and sculptor.,so this prize would be very much appreciated.
Leelo R says
This looks like a perfect set for some one who loves to paint. Too bad I’m no good at it 😛
Jaime Nicole says
Great giveaway! My daughters are both aspiring artists and some of their work has been awesome. This brush set would be a great addition to their art toolbox!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
What a nice brush set this is. My sister and mother are both artists, so it would be a great gift idea for either one (or both) of them.
Tanj from A Travelogue says
These brushes are pretty cool. Though I may not need this asap, I will enter this giveaway because the product is quite neat. Thanks for sharing!
Michele says
This would make the perfect gift for my niece who is not only an artist but also teaches art! I am going to have to go check out the website!
MagdalenaS says
this is beautiful!!! I am into amateur painting myself, as it keeps me relaxed and helps take all the stress away, somehow appearing along the line of parenting, developing a freshly set up limited company, distributing skincare and makeup products (my clever way to be in contact with lots of beauty stuff every day;), and attempting at maintaining a healthy relationship… I know there are so many other women mastering this, and much more, so I guess it’s just a learning curve for me now.
So happy to discover your blog, really enjoy reading it!!!
Oh, if you fancy, visit my page also, for a competition I have on:)
Joanne T Ferguson says
What a great giveaway, especially to someone who appreciates art! I used to love to draw but am limited about my talent in this area!
Ashley Bree Perez says
I would love to win this! :0