
So after posting my thoughts on the citadel brushes, I thought it was probably a good idea to finally offer an alternative. My chosen alternative to Games Workshop's brushes, until recently, had always been cheap, reliable Taklon brushes from the art supplies shop. That is until I decided to invest in something better, something more refined, something superior, something commissioned by Queen Victoria in 1866 . Something that the snobbiest painting snobs would be proud of. Something that seems like way too much money for what it is :P
I hope the italics are enough for you guys to catch the sarcasm.
I am, of course, talking about the Winsor Newton Series 7 miniature brushes. I had read so many reviews of these brushes, and people have done nothing but rave about them, and they really live up to the hype. They are the perfect combination of spring and bristle length, and I have honestly noticed the difference in my painting...it sounds unlikely, but I think these brushes might have really started to improve my painting. Solely through the new confidence I have that when I put paint down, it's going to go where I want it, instead of being distributed randomly by dodgy bristles, painting is getting more enjoyable.
When I unveiled them to my friend that I game with, he said they were 'the Ferrari of paintbrushes', and he was right.
So, if you are going to invest in some fancy brushes, or if you need some good brushes to start out with, I would recommend the Winsor Newton Series 7 Miniature.








