{"product_id":"peony-pro-sheep-hair-brush-by-xu-laosan-soft-wash-brush-for-peonies-petals-landscape-washes-3-sizes-available","title":"Peony Pro Sheep Hair Brush by Xu Laosan – Soft Wash Brush for Peonies, Petals \u0026 Landscape Washes - 3 Sizes Available","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrafted by master brush maker \u003cb\u003eXu Laosan\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb\u003ePeony Pro Sheep Hair Brush\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most cherished soft hair brushes among professional Sumi-e and Chinese brush painting artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade using \u003cb\u003e100% pure sheep hair with uncut natural tips\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Artistic Applications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePetal \u0026amp; Floral Washes:\u003c\/b\u003e Essential for rendering soft, layered petals on peonies, roses, and lotus blossoms with organic color gradations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Leaf Washes:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent for broad color washes in landscapes, atmospheric cloud effects, and painting lush foliage or large leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Ink Capacity:\u003c\/b\u003e The full body of uncut sheep hair holds ample water, making it easy to create vibrant single-stroke color transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatural Bamboo Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e Fitted with a comfortable, natural thick bamboo stem for balanced weight and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable Sizes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the size that best matches the scale of your artwork:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmall:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBristle Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-1\/2\" (3.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBristle Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/8\" (1.0 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.5\" (22 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBest for:\u003c\/i\u003e Small to medium flower petals, delicate leaf structures, and detailed washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedium:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBristle Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-5\/8\" (4.2 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBristle Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\/8\" (1.0 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 9-1\/8\" (24 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBest for:\u003c\/i\u003e Full peony blossoms, rose petals, and mid-sized landscape features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBristle Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 1-7\/8\" (4.9 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBristle Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 7\/16\" (1.1 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 9-1\/2\" (25 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBest for:\u003c\/i\u003e Large background color washes, bold peony compositions, and sweeping atmospheric landscape elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Class Demonstration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch how Henry Li demonstrates the technique for handling soft sheep hair brushes and manipulating the brush handle to paint expressive 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Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eAlways 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blue Heron Arts","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54036770095411,"sku":"PeonyPro-1","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":54036770128179,"sku":"PeonyPro-2","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":54036770160947,"sku":"PeonyPro-3","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 3","offer_id":54036770193715,"sku":"PeonyPro-4","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/4511\/0835\/files\/DSCN5918_Lg.jpg?v=1788831340","url":"https:\/\/chineseartsupplies.com\/products\/peony-pro-sheep-hair-brush-by-xu-laosan-soft-wash-brush-for-peonies-petals-landscape-washes-3-sizes-available","provider":"Blue Heron Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}