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product_id: 244671657
title: "Watercolor Brush Set, 10 Soft Synthetic Squirrel Brushes | Professional Grade, Pointed Rounds, Flats, Dagger and Oval Wash (Cat's Tongue)"
brand: "artegria"
price: "R1013"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Artegria"
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# 10 versatile brush shapes & sizes high water absorption & smooth flow durable, no shedding synthetic bristles Watercolor Brush Set, 10 Soft Synthetic Squirrel Brushes | Professional Grade, Pointed Rounds, Flats, Dagger and Oval Wash (Cat's Tongue)

**Brand:** artegria
**Price:** R1013
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your watercolor game with brushes that flow as smoothly as your creativity!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Watercolor Brush Set, 10 Soft Synthetic Squirrel Brushes | Professional Grade, Pointed Rounds, Flats, Dagger and Oval Wash (Cat's Tongue) by artegria
- **How much does it cost?** R1013 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/244671657-watercolor-brush-set-10-soft-synthetic-squirrel-brushes-professional-grade)

## Best For

- artegria enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted artegria brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Travel-Ready Elegance:** Includes sleek black velvet travel bag and sturdy storage tube—perfect for artists on the move.
- • **Instant Artistic Confidence:** Ideal for professionals and beginners alike, backed by 4.8-star reviews and a 1-year warranty.
- • **Precision Meets Versatility:** From fine details (#0) to broad washes (3/4" Oval Wash), master every watercolor technique effortlessly.
- • **Unmatched Paint Flow Control:** Soft synthetic squirrel bristles hold maximum liquid and release paint smoothly for flawless strokes.
- • **Built to Last, Designed to Impress:** Double-crimped ferrules and lightweight handles ensure durability and comfort during long creative sessions.

## Overview

The ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set features 10 expertly crafted synthetic squirrel brushes designed for water-based paints. With a range of shapes and sizes, these brushes offer high water absorption, consistent paint flow, and durable, no-shed bristles. The set includes a stylish storage tube, velvet travel bag, and an instructional guide, making it perfect for both professional artists and beginners seeking quality and versatility.

## Description

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Review: MUCH Better than I originally thought - UPDATE: 12/2025 These are STILL awesome. They no longer shed. I now have Princeton Velvetouch and a lot of Aqua Elites. For some reason I love these the best! I haven't tried Silver Black Velvet.. but I can imagine these might be similar to those with a bit more spring. They do hold a lot of water, are soft, AND have some spring. I don’t know how they can excell in all but they do. Update 8/2024 I received the Princeton aqua elite size 6, it is thinner than the artegria size 6. It holds about the same amount of water and seems to release the water a tad bit more evenly. That being said, I’ve been using the artegria brushes more now. Before I was using my transon ones as work horses but those have become frustrating now that I’ve advanced my skills a bit. I need brushes that release the water slowly and not all at once, brushes that fan out and come right back to a point. These artegria brushes are becoming my work horse brushes and I love them the more I use them. The size 6 and 3 do not seem to shed any hairs, so that has also improved my impression of them. Perhaps if I use the larger ones more they would stop shedding? Maybe the shedding was from trimming them when they made the points? Idk but these are great quality for the price! I will be getting a set for my daughter who loves borrowing my brushes :) I think the aqua elites are fine but now I wish I had sized up to an 8 to make a comparison. (The 6 will still be useful- they are shorter and can fit in my paint case). All in all- skip the transon brand (and those similar) and opt for these instead. Once you know what size you need you can always upgrade that particular brush to compare. Original Review 8/2024: For the price of these they are pretty good. For comparison: I have owned a number of cheaper brands. My favorite cheap brand has been transon. Compared to transon (I’ve tried most of their watercolor brushes) these have more bounce. They have better points. The thing that bothers me about these is that it does seem to shed hairs often where as the Transon brushes do not. Here’s the thing though, I think it would have been better for me in the long run to purchase nicer synthetic brushes one at a time. There are recommendations out there- I’ve heard a size 6 or 8 is a good place to start. I’m awaiting a Princeton aqua elite size 6 and will update.
Review: Great brushes for a beginner - I am new to watercolor so I didn't want to spend a ton of money, but I still wanted a relatively nice set of brushes. I really like these, they haven't had any stray hairs, they hold a lot of paint, and they are easy to clean. I keep them in the little cardboard tube that they came in, which works great at keeping them from becoming mishapen. The bristles are really soft and flow nicely instead of being stiff as a board. I like the variety of brush sizes, I've probably used them all at some point but my favorites are the 8 and 10. You can get tiny details even with as large as they are. The bristles hold their shape very well. I don't know much about brushes but they look and feel like a nice quality set to me, and they are great for a beginner such as myself that is looking for a nice set that won't break the bank.

## Features

- Designed For Water-Based Paints - Wide variety of shapes and sizes for various watercolor art techniques from precise detail to large washes; Fine tipped Rounds #0 #3 #6 #8 #10 #12; Dagger Striper 3/8"; Oval Wash (Cat's Tongue) 3/4"; Flats #6 3/4"
- High Absorption, Consistent Flow - Soft synthetic squirrel bristles have great liquid holding capacity and ensure smooth paint flow; Perfect spring and shape-holding ability offers better control
- No Shedding, No Flaking, Long-Lasting - Carefully handcrafted from quality materials; Double-crimped ferrules are durable; Well balanced light-weight handles feel good in your hand
- For anyone who loves painting; Paintbrush set for professionals, hobby artists, beginners, adults
- Beautiful Storage Tube, Black Velvet Travel Bag, Mini Guide, and Ebook included with the purchase
- Elegant design, excellent quality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08FBDKG5K |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,013 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #31 in Art Paintbrush Sets |
| Brand | ARTEGRIA |
| Brand Name | ARTEGRIA |
| Bristle Type | Round; Flat; Dagger Striper; Oval Wash |
| Brush Width | 0.38 inches |
| Color | Black - 10pcs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,551 Reviews |
| Item Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Manufacturer | Artegria |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ARTWPBS0001 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Artegría limited 1-year warranty from the purchase date. |
| Material | Synthetic Bristles |
| Material Type | Synthetic Bristles |
| Model Number | ARTWPBS0001 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Paint Type | Watercolor; Gouache; Ink; Fluid Acrylics |
| Set Name | Artegria Intuition Series Watercolor Brush Set (10 piece) |
| Size | 10pcs set |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ARTEGRIA
- **Brush Width:** 0.38 Inches
- **Color:** Black - 10pcs
- **Material:** Synthetic Bristles
- **Size:** 10pcs set

## Images

![Watercolor Brush Set, 10 Soft Synthetic Squirrel Brushes | Professional Grade, Pointed Rounds, Flats, Dagger and Oval Wash (Cat's Tongue) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/816Hom3x9iL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why have you jacked the price up by more than 5 dollars, gouging isn't cool?**
A: Costs go up, transport goes up, why argue over $5 when you're getting a good product. $5 is a hamburger and a coke, that's all, get real.

**Q: How long are the handles?**
A: Thank you for your question. The average handle length is about 6.3 inches / 16cm (not including ferrule and bristles). You can find the brush size chart on one of the photos of this listing. We have bristle length and total brush length laid out there.

**Q: Where are they made?**
A: Thank you for your question. Artegría brushes are designed in Spain and manufactured in China.

**Q: I bought these brushes but can’t find the address for the tips. Can you give it to me please? Thanks**
A: Thank you for your purchase. The web address for the E-Book is in the booklet that came with the brushes. Please check the cylinder container again. Unfortunately, we cannot post direct links to external websites here. If you still can't find it, please contact us by sending a message via buyer-seller messaging on Amazon or contact us via our official website and we'll get back to you. Thank you.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MUCH Better than I originally thought
*by A***S on August 1, 2024*

UPDATE: 12/2025 These are STILL awesome. They no longer shed. I now have Princeton Velvetouch and a lot of Aqua Elites. For some reason I love these the best! I haven't tried Silver Black Velvet.. but I can imagine these might be similar to those with a bit more spring. They do hold a lot of water, are soft, AND have some spring. I don’t know how they can excell in all but they do. Update 8/2024 I received the Princeton aqua elite size 6, it is thinner than the artegria size 6. It holds about the same amount of water and seems to release the water a tad bit more evenly. That being said, I’ve been using the artegria brushes more now. Before I was using my transon ones as work horses but those have become frustrating now that I’ve advanced my skills a bit. I need brushes that release the water slowly and not all at once, brushes that fan out and come right back to a point. These artegria brushes are becoming my work horse brushes and I love them the more I use them. The size 6 and 3 do not seem to shed any hairs, so that has also improved my impression of them. Perhaps if I use the larger ones more they would stop shedding? Maybe the shedding was from trimming them when they made the points? Idk but these are great quality for the price! I will be getting a set for my daughter who loves borrowing my brushes :) I think the aqua elites are fine but now I wish I had sized up to an 8 to make a comparison. (The 6 will still be useful- they are shorter and can fit in my paint case). All in all- skip the transon brand (and those similar) and opt for these instead. Once you know what size you need you can always upgrade that particular brush to compare. Original Review 8/2024: For the price of these they are pretty good. For comparison: I have owned a number of cheaper brands. My favorite cheap brand has been transon. Compared to transon (I’ve tried most of their watercolor brushes) these have more bounce. They have better points. The thing that bothers me about these is that it does seem to shed hairs often where as the Transon brushes do not. Here’s the thing though, I think it would have been better for me in the long run to purchase nicer synthetic brushes one at a time. There are recommendations out there- I’ve heard a size 6 or 8 is a good place to start. I’m awaiting a Princeton aqua elite size 6 and will update.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great brushes for a beginner
*by R***A on August 2, 2025*

I am new to watercolor so I didn't want to spend a ton of money, but I still wanted a relatively nice set of brushes. I really like these, they haven't had any stray hairs, they hold a lot of paint, and they are easy to clean. I keep them in the little cardboard tube that they came in, which works great at keeping them from becoming mishapen. The bristles are really soft and flow nicely instead of being stiff as a board. I like the variety of brush sizes, I've probably used them all at some point but my favorites are the 8 and 10. You can get tiny details even with as large as they are. The bristles hold their shape very well. I don't know much about brushes but they look and feel like a nice quality set to me, and they are great for a beginner such as myself that is looking for a nice set that won't break the bank.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Professional Watercolorist and Teacher Compares to Black Velvet Brushes
*by D***O on May 22, 2022*

A few years ago, I started using Silver Brush Co. Black Velvet watercolor brushes, very good quality brushes that I like better than sable. They are fantastic and I highly recommend them for my students, and most professional artists I know love them and also recommend them. Even though their price point is modest in comparison to sable and higher-end brushes, they are still out of reach for many of my students who have modest incomes. When I was shopping on Amazon for the Black Velvet brushes, this set came up as a similar product, and after reading a few reviews, I took a chance to see if they might be a reachable option for my students. They come in a nice and sturdy cardboard cylinder, with a velvet bag that is nice but not very useful. But the brushes - wow! I continue to be impressed the more I use them. They are not “Black Velvet” level, but they are close, and certainly a quality enough product for artists at all levels. The 10 brushes represent a good range of options, from fine detail rounds, a small and large flat brush, a dagger striper, and the 3/4” oval wash, sometimes referred to as a “cat’s tongue”, a super brush for cutting in around objects when knocking in backgrounds. The value is truly outstanding, and I now have several sets that I keep in my teaching bag, my plein air kit and one in the studio. The belly of the brushes hold a lot of pigment and water, and the release is excellent. They do not quite have the length of the genuine Black Velvet brushes, but the point is nearly on par. For the price of one good brush it is a whole variety. I would love if Artegria made a few specialty brushes in a companion set - a couple of “rigger” script liners, a rake brush, a 2” wash and a fan brush would really round out the collection. The only negative is that they lost a few hairs in the first few uses. This set is an outstanding value and even pro artists will not be disappointed. I am a professional watercolorist, artist and teacher, and Past President of the New England Watercolor Society. I teach watercolor at several facilities for artists at all levels, and I am very glad I found this set and will recommend them to students in all my classes.

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*Last updated: 2026-08-26*