Camel Artist Flat Brush | Series 69 | Size 9 | Pack of 5 - Acrylic & Gouache

Paint clean edges and flat blocks of colour with a brush that keeps its shape. This Camel Artist flat brush in Size 9 has man made synthetic filaments with dark tips, a polished black wooden handle and a silver coloured metal ferrule, and this listing is a pack of 5 identical Size 9 brushes. It suits acrylic colours, watercolours, gouache and poster colours.

A flat brush has a square, chisel edge. Use the broad side to fill areas and the thin edge for straight lines. Soft synthetic hair holds liquid colour well and releases it evenly, which is why it is the usual choice for acrylic, watercolour and poster colour.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Hobby and serious artists who want a crisp edged flat
• Acrylic painters who value colour hold
• Art teachers buying matching sizes for a class

Perfect for

• Filling mid sized shapes and colour blocks in one pass
• Background sections on A5 to A4 canvas boards
• Painting trays, boxes and MDF bases evenly
• Layered strokes for landscapes and still life

Compatibility

Works with: acrylic colours, watercolours, gouache and poster colours.

Pairs well with: watercolour paper, canvas boards, MDF and craft surfaces.

Not suitable for: heavy oil impasto; the synthetic filaments bend under very thick paint.

How to Use

1. If the hair feels stiff from a protective coating, rinse it in lukewarm water before first use.
2. Dampen the hair slightly and load colour on the lower half, not up to the ferrule.
3. Use the broad side to fill areas and the thin edge for crisp lines.
4. Rinse in water with a little mild soap straight after painting, before acrylic dries in the hair.
5. Reshape the head and dry the brush flat or bristles up. Never leave it standing in the water jar.

You'll Need

• acrylic colour tubes
• paint palettes

You May Also Like

• round brushes
• detail and specialty brushes
• paint brush sets
• canvas boards

Before You Buy

• This listing is a pack of 5 brushes, all in Size 9. It is not a mixed size set.
• The photos show a single brush; the pack contains that brush in the stated quantity.
• Paints, surfaces and other items shown in photos are not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is this Camel Artist flat brush and what is in the pack?
It is Size 9, and the pack holds 5 brushes.

How is Size 9 different from the other sizes?
The Camel Artist, Series 69 flats run Size 1 to Size 12, and a higher number means a wider head. Size 9 sits in the medium band, for mid sized areas and colour blocks. Choose Size 8 for a little less width or Size 10 for a little more. The same size is also sold as a single brush.

Can I use this brush with oil paint?
It is made for acrylic colours, watercolours, gouache and poster colours. You can thin oil paint with it, but for thick oil and impasto a stiff bristle brush holds its shape better.

Is this a good brush for beginners?
Yes. A soft synthetic flat is the easiest shape to learn with. Start with a small size for edges and a large size for filling, and add a round brush for details.