Three(3) basic brushes for Chinese paintings or Sumi-e
Three(3) basic brushes for Chinese paintings or Sumi-e
The set includes
1) A basic soft wash hair brush: bristle length 1-1/2" and 3/8" diameter, total brush length 11" with handle. It is made of 80% fine synthetic sheep hair and 20% thicker synthetic goat hair forming a sharp tip: This soft brush is a great wash brush to apply colors.
2) A basic stiff calligraphy brush: bristle length 1-1/4", diameter 5/16", total length 10". As a calligraphy brush, it is commonly used for calligraphic strokes such as bamboo and orchid.
3) A small "leaf vein" stiff brush. Bristle length 3/4", 1/8" diameter, 8" long total with bamboo handle. This brush serves as a small liner. As its name "Ye Jing"("Leaf Vein") suggests, it is commonly used for defining veins on leaves and drawing of other details. You may use it as a liner or signature brush to sign your paintings.