These versatile Chinese calligraphy brushes offer a unique feel and are primarily made from natural animal hair. They are perfect for ink and watercolor painting. Calligraphy brushes are ideal for artists who wish to incorporate traditional techniques and distinctive textures into their work.
With our selection of high-quality calligraphy brushes, you can express yourself on a whole new level. Although these instruments were originally made for writing, contemporary artists have found that a calligraphy brush works incredibly well for watercolor painting. They are a special addition to any studio because of their long, tapered bristles and amazing holding capacity.
Why Use a Chinese Calligraphy Brush?
The magic lies in the brush's ability to dance between fine lines and broad strokes in a single movement.
For watercolor and ink: Chinese calligraphy brushes are made to absorb large volumes of fluid. This makes it possible to create long, continuous, flowing strokes that are not possible with standard brushes. On watercolor paper, they are ideal for expressive landscapes, floral petals, and organic shapes.
For Sumi-e & Writing: Whether you practice traditional script or Sumi-e (ink wash painting), a Chinese calligraphy brush offers the sensitivity required for "bone" (structure) and "flesh" (wash) strokes.
Choosing Your Bristle Type
Wolf/Weasel Hair (Stiffer): These brown-hair brushes have excellent "snap." They are ideal for beginners needing control, fine lines, and bamboo stalks. For intricate work, they go nicely with our colorful paint sets.
Goat/Sheep Hair (Softer): White-hair brushes are incredibly soft and thirsty. They are best for holding water, creating soft washes, and blending.
Mixed Hair: A combination of the two, offering the best of both worlds—water capacity with a resilient core.
Maintenance Tip: Because these brushes use natural hair, they require care. Pair them with our paint brush cleaner to preserve their point and longevity.
FAQs
Q: Can I Use a Calligraphy Brush for Watercolor Painting?
A: Absolutely. A calligraphy brush is very good for watercolor painting because it holds a massive amount of water and pigment, allowing for long, expressive strokes without frequent reloading.
Q: How Do I Choose Between a Chinese and Japanese Calligraphy Brush?
A: Structurally they are very similar. A brush japanese calligraphy style often has a slightly different handle aesthetic, but both function beautifully for ink and watercolor techniques.
Q: How Do I Prevent the Brush Tip From Splitting?
A: Always rinse the ink or paint out thoroughly after use. Hang the brush tip-down to dry so water doesn't seep into the handle. Never leave it sitting in a water pot.
Q: Do I Need Special Paper for These Brushes?
A: Traditionally, yes (Rice or Xuan paper). However, for watercolor techniques, they work exceptionally well on cold-press or rough watercolor paper.
Q: How Do I Hold a Calligraphy Brush Correctly?
A: Unlike a pencil, it is traditionally held vertically (perpendicular to the paper) between the thumb and fingers. This allows the wrist and arm to move freely for fluid strokes.
Chinese calligraphy brushes, ideal for Watercolours :)
I love painting landscapes, and recently saw other Artists using Calligraphy brushes, not to miss out I tried these :)
Two fast trial sketches below, I love how the paint flows, these brushes are an absolute joy to use, and I look forward to painting with them.
Don't tell everyone, it's our little secret :)
This set of Brushes had me guessing what can they do and what are they for?
When testing brushes I dive straight in, brush, paint, paper no idea lol
I love to fill the brush with paint and see how the brush moves and lays down paint.
I have always loved Chinese paintings of Bamboo they fascinate me, I love the flow and grace of them, unlike my test brush test. These brushes are what I been looking for as I can feel something magical when using them.
Of course I done a little mountain Scape, as I love mountains and I loved the effects the brush produced.
After using them for the first time, I know that it will not be the last, as I now want to paint bamboo
Thank you Fuumuui
Ps ignore the colours, I'm colourblind Red, Green Brown.
I am in love with these paints and have just recently ordered 2 more of their palettes
I am in love with these paints and have just recently ordered 2 more of their palettes. The consistency is dreamy and the colors lay down and blend beautifully. Only complaint is that it takes weeks to get them after ordering but it’s worth the wait.
I have several old palettes and non of them really worked for me, to be honest I cut them up to suit me.
When I received this palette, I was amazed at the quality of packing and the product itself.
Tripod mount, magnetic closing, add on strap if required.
It looks a million dollars!
But sold this for me was that there a steel strips in the bottom on the pan wells, this means all of my existing magnetised pans, fit securely inside.
Fuumuui even supplied a few extra magnetic strips in the kit.
This palette now lives in my studio, the next one will be tweaked for my Plein style of painting, yes you guessed, more magnets lol
Beautiful kit, a keepsake :)
The most beautiful Art Sketchbook, an instant favourite :)
When you open the box and remove sketchbook from it's packaging, you cannot believe just how beautiful it is, when you open the cover everything looks perfect and the paper is excellent, which is complimented by a single or dual tipped brush. My set has the single brush, with a point Artists love :)
One bonus is the business card holders are ideal for ACEO sized paper :)
This not only looks, good, it's makes you feel good :)
An ideal Gift for the Artist in the family, or a treat for yourself :)
I love the size of this journal, it fits easily into a jacket pocket or small shoulder bad :)
It compliments my Travel Foldable Watercolour palette.
It ideal with quick sketches or note making on the move :)
