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I've demonstrated at Jerry's Art of the Carolinas for five years with Richeson brushes. I can't say enough about the quality of them. Both their acrylic line and their Kolinsky line are extremely good value for the price. The Richeson Signature 9000 is a wonderful entry level brush with a nice spring. I find acrylic blends are often great for beginners. As hand-control increases, sables offer the sensuality and the flow many of us really love.<div><br></div><div>Isabey Kolinskys are still my favorites which is distributed by Savoir Faire who also distribute Raphael. I cherish three sizes of 6227Z's that I use daily.</div><div><br></div><div>I think investing in a good brush is still the most wonderful thing a watercolorist can do for herself. Glad to hear you are doing that!</div><div><br></div><div>I'm eager to try some of the other suggestions.</div><div><br></div><div>Annette</div><div><br><div><div><br></div><div>Annette Compton</div><div>Compton ART</div><div>PO Box 162</div><div>Woodstock, VT 05091</div><div>(802) 457-2020</div><div>www.comptonart.net</div><div><a href="mailto:info@comptonart.net">info@comptonart.net</a></div><div><br class="khtml-block-placeholder"></div><div>On Mar 22, 2009, at 6:58 AM, Cecilia Price wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite"> I've recently bought some Richeson and Raphael brushes, some are Finest Sable and some are labeled Kolinski.<br> So far I have seen a definite improvement in my work. 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