6-Piece Professional Filbert Paint Brushes for Oil and Acrylic Painting

SarahSarah: This is a stunning collection of paintbrushes, I absolutely love them. They include some really unique brush designs that I've never come across before and they're so well made you can feel the quality in them. It includes a brush which has 2 different lengths in bristles to give that 'fur' effect when painting and it also has 2 plastic-shaping brushes to help you sculpt your paint if you lay it on thick, or to help remove water-based designs. They come in a gorgeous woven-grass case that smells amazing and it has a plastic protective layer to cover your bristles so that they don't get damaged when you roll it back up. This is by far one of the best brush collections I've encountered and I can't wait to use them more. For this painting, I used HIMI gouache paints and I used another, finer brush separate from this collection to help with the finer details. I think these brushes are best suited for acrylics/ gouache/ watercolour paints, they're very soft to the touch a bit like watercolour brushes but they worked perfectly with what I used. I also love the case that they come in, it's so much nicer than having them come in a tin or in a dark black plasticy-fabric material which you...

United Kingdom on Jul 09, 2023

Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer: I was very excited to recieve my ZenART Verbena Paintbrush Set as I had my eye on a set of brushes for a travel Kit. Once I open the box I was very please with the Quality of the Brushes and how they were presented. The selection was ideal as it pretty much covered everything needed. All the brushes did exactly what they were designed to do and held a good amount of paint and was smooth to apply to the paper. The shapers are a good addition but if like me you use them to apply masking fluid then these ones are not designed for that. They are more plastic than rubber so the masking fluid was not easy to remove when dried on. My favourite brush was the sword brush as it did all the different effects effortlessly and kept it's Shape. All in all this is a very good set of Brushes wether your looking for a travel kit or a high quality starter kit.

United Kingdom on Jun 25, 2023

Jamille CananoJamille Canano: I recently had the pleasure of trying out the ZenART Supplies Verbena Paintbrush Set, and I must say, it is a true gem for both beginner and professional artists alike. This portable set is a dream come true, as it allows you to bring your artistic creations anywhere you go. Firstly, let's talk about the packaging. The Verbena set comes in a beautifully designed case, which not only protects the brushes but also adds a touch of elegance. It's sturdy and durable, ensuring that your brushes are safe during transport. Now, onto the brushes themselves. I was thoroughly impressed with the quality and versatility they offered. Whether working with acrylics or watercolors, these brushes performed exceptionally well. The bristles are soft yet resilient, allowing for smooth and precise strokes. They held their shape perfectly, even after repeated use, which is a testament to their durability. What sets the ZenART Verbena set apart is its thoughtful selection of brush shapes and sizes. It includes a variety of flat, round, and filbert brushes, catering to different artistic techniques and preferences. This versatility ensures that you have the right brush for any project. In conclusion, I...

United Kingdom on Jun 24, 2023

ChrisChris: I have ordered Zen Art Supplies paintbrushes that are said to be ideal with acrylic, gouache and water colour. I do use all 3 types of paint so decided to put the brushes through the paces. The set came in a nicely packed cardboard box and inside a beautiful wicker style roll that held all 14 brushes palette knife and paint shapers. The wicker roll was made to a high standard with a plastic flap to hold brushes flat whilst rolling them. I really liked the roll better than a tin box as it is easy to slide into you bag when on the move. I took the brushes out they are beautifully presented with a leaflet that talks you through all the brushes and what they can achieve. I felt the leaflet was very informative that even a beginner painter could understand. It is nice that all the brushes are named and numbered as well. Some of the sets I brought when I first started painting it was a bit of a lucky dip on what you were painting with. The names on the Verbena brushes is a nice touch. There is also a piece on brush care which I think is valuable for a beginner. I hate it when I see people paint and leave brushes in the water it totally wrecks the shape of the brush and will make the...

United Kingdom on Jun 23, 2023

Miss EbilMiss Ebil: When this smart little set first arrived, I was excited to see the sturdy quality grass roll, (and as a bonus, it smells like summer holidays to me!) as so many sets I’ve had have had such a bad roll, box or case that I threw out right away. Not so with these! All the brushes fit lovely and snug but are protected by the clear vinyl covering so no chance of the others getting damp from a brush not quite dried!
While I haven't had time to test every one of these brushes yet, the few I have are an absolute joy to use! The bristles are super soft, take up water and paint very well then lay it down smoothly, even on rough canvas and I haven’t found a single loose hair, which is a minor miracle in itself.
Painting with these was honestly a joy, even though the acrylics that I used weren’t the best quality, I had absolutely no problems with the brushes and was able to make both smooth and textured strokes at will with very little splaying of the hairs when I used greater pressure. The wooden handles have a nice, smooth feeling, light and comfortable even with my hypermobility issues, and the ferrules feel really sturdily attached, making the brushes overall feel really...

United Kingdom on Jun 21, 2023

VeryLostVeryLost: The media could not be loaded.  I'm really glad I bought these ZenArt Artist Choice Brushes. Not only were they a new experience for me, having barely used animal hair brushes, but they were a fairly strong set. Initially, I was a bit concerned due to the largest brush, the number 12 coming with bent bristles, however it went back into shape pretty easily when I washed the ZenArt upon receiving them. As per the instructions on the back of the packaging, while washing away the glue that serves to protect them, I found that they shed a bit. Which is fine, as most new brushes do. However, while cleaning them I found that the big size 12 and 8 brushes had loose ferrules. It wasn't a big deal and didn't have any affect on use. Now, aside from that when I went to paint with them they were great! A bit scratchy, and stiff, but I'd say those are good qualities for people that work with oils or heavy body acrylic paints. Personally, I chose to paint a Totoro dice tower I 3d printed with some acrylic paints, and a lovely painting of a set of lungs. In my adventures with these brushes, I found that they would hold paint very well, clean up was pretty easy, and the length of them made...

United States on Feb 19, 2021

Linda FarrLinda Farr: The media could not be loaded.  The brushes came in beautiful packaging; each brush was wrapped individually so they would not get damaged in shipping, and the ergonomic PVC case was enclosed with testimonials and promotional coupon codes from the company’s co-founder. I love to see who is behind the product and their beliefs, and seeing the love put into the craftsmanship of the brushes along with their charity with partnerships like UNICEF make me honored to be an ambassador of their product simply by using them. Seeing that these brushes are specifically crafted for acrylic and oil paints, I decided to paint an ethereal acrylic piece in an attempt to demonstrate how the brushes perform both wet and dry, and to see what textures and layers I could accomplish. I am incredibly pleased with the piece’s end result. Using every sized brush in the set allowed me to pack an incredible amount of detail onto the canvas, and the brush glides beautifully onto the canvas with both acrylic paints and water. A couple of reviews on Amazon state that some artists had issues with the bristles shedding off of the brushes and onto the canvas with the paint. I experienced this minimally,...

United States on Sep 15, 2020

Amazon Customer: My review applies to using these fine brushes with Acrylics. Perhaps the performance will be different with Oils.

A. Pros
1. Fine quality of handles.
2. The Badger Mix hair is very nice and holds paint quite well. I really like 3 in particular: Angle (8), Round (2) and Detail (00). The filberts and flat are also good.
3. Overall good selection of brush mix, although I have a personal recommendation for the seller (see below).

B. Cons
1. The Chungking Hogg hair does NOT do well with water! They may be better with Oils? With water they tend to a) shed, b) curl, or c) split up. The Seller was very responsive in replacing some defective brushes. For the Chungking Hogg brushes I had to cut the bristles to make them shorter and tighter for use with acrylics.
2. See my suggestion for improvements below.

Recommendation for Seller:
1. Create two sets of the Renoir collection: One for use with Acrylics (use only Badger Mix) and One for Oils (based on the current set).
2. On the acrylic set I would add: 1) Angle #4, 2) Round #1, 3) Detail #1

So my ideal set for acrylic would be this:

1. Detail 00
2. Detail 01 (add)
3. Round 01...

United States on Jul 15, 2020