Peony Pro Sheep Hair Brush by Xu Laosan – Soft Wash Brush for Peonies, Petals & Landscape Washes - 3 Sizes Available

Crafted by master brush maker Xu Laosan, the Peony Pro Sheep Hair Brush is one of the most cherished soft hair brushes among professional Sumi-e and Chinese brush painting artists.

Handmade using 100% pure sheep hair with uncut natural tips, this brush is specifically designed to achieve maximum spontaneity, soft flexibility, and rich ink and color variability in a single brush load. Because soft sheep hair holds a generous amount of water and pigment, it allows you to transition smoothly from deep tone to soft, translucent wash without needing to re-load constantly.

Key Features & Artistic Applications:

• Petal & Floral Washes: Essential for rendering soft, layered petals on peonies, roses, and lotus blossoms with organic color gradations.

• Landscape & Leaf Washes: Excellent for broad color washes in landscapes, atmospheric cloud effects, and painting lush foliage or large leaves.

• Maximum Ink Capacity: The full body of uncut sheep hair holds ample water, making it easy to create vibrant single-stroke color transitions.

• Natural Bamboo Handle: Fitted with a comfortable, natural thick bamboo stem for balanced weight and handling.

Available Sizes:

Choose the size that best matches the scale of your artwork:

1. Small:

   • Bristle Length: 1-1/2" (3.5 cm)

   • Bristle Diameter: 3/8" (1.0 cm)

   • Handle Length: 8.5" (22 cm)

   • Best for: Small to medium flower petals, delicate leaf structures, and detailed washes.

2. Medium:

   • Bristle Length: 1-5/8" (4.2 cm)

   • Bristle Diameter: 3/8" (1.0 cm)

   • Handle Length: 9-1/8" (24 cm)

   • Best for: Full peony blossoms, rose petals, and mid-sized landscape features.

3. Large:

   • Bristle Length: 1-7/8" (4.9 cm)

   • Bristle Diameter: 7/16" (1.1 cm)

   • Handle Length: 9-1/2" (25 cm)

   • Best for: Large background color washes, bold peony compositions, and sweeping atmospheric landscape elements.

Master Class Demonstration:

Watch how Henry Li demonstrates the technique for handling soft sheep hair brushes and manipulating the brush handle to paint expressive strokes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlfw1CPssAs

• Instructor's Tip: Always soak the brush head in clean water to make it fully moist and "thirsty" before loading your ink or color. Because pure sheep hair does not spring back like stiff hair, twist the handle with your fingers as you paint to control the shape and direction of your stroke.