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Reply To: Opinions on Artis Opus brushes

April 10, 2019 at 10:34 pm #1375499

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I was part of the first KS. The S Range. They are good brushes but I cannot say they are any better than W&N or Rosemary & Co. brushes. I am not a pro painter and maybe you have to be at that level for it to matter. For example, I am not a pro golfer and I will never be on the pro tour regardless of the equipment. Some equipment does make it easier to play golf or paint.

One thing I can say is they seem to clean very nice. The wooden box is lost on me and I personally do not see the value. So far they have retained their point but I never have had an issue with W&N or Rosemary & Co. I would be happier if the handle was thicker. I use a rubber item that makes the handle thicker and that is something I have done for other brushes except for I believe Army Painter which has a triangle handle that people love or hate.

I am not going into the latest KS because I believe you can do the same dry brushing with much cheaper makeup brushes and each KS they become more stingy with SG and add-ons.

As with Golf or many other things, it is not the equipment but it is hours of practice that matters. I do not believe anyone will be disappointed with the brushes but I fail to see them being better than lots more practice. I am happy with W&N and Rosemary & Co. I will not be reordering in the future but if you do spend the money, I cannot see you being disappointed either.