Why I Love Rosemary & Co Watercolor Brushes

Finding the best watercolor brushes can feel overwhelming when you're just getting started. There are so many options, and every artist seems to have a different favourite! After trying a variety of brushes over the years, I keep coming back to Rosemary & Co watercolor brushes for one simple reason—they suit the way I paint.

In the video below, I share the brushes I received in the Rosemary and Co annual seconds sale, and this bulk (cheap) buy was essential for me to play and experiment with all manner of brushes from their lines, and see how they fit into my watercolor process. Now, whether I'm painting miniature watercolor landscapes, abstract watercolor paintings, or adding tiny details, these are the brushes I reach for again and again.

Keep them all in something beautiful - like this ceramic milk jug!

A small selection of brushes I got in my seconds haul

A quality watercolor brush isn't about making your paintings perfect. It's about having a brush that holds plenty of water, keeps a fine point, and responds beautifully to your hand. That makes techniques like wet-on-wet watercolor, layering transparent washes, and fine detail painting much more enjoyable.

If you're new to watercolor, my biggest tip is to buy fewer brushes, but buy good ones. A well-made brush can paint broad washes, crisp lines, and delicate details, making it one of the most versatile tools you'll own. As your confidence grows, you can slowly build your collection with brushes that suit your own style of painting.

I hope this video helps you decide which brushes are worth considering and gives you a closer look at the tools I genuinely enjoy using in my own artwork.

If you're also looking to improve your watercolor skills, you'll find plenty of tutorials, painting tips, and my online beginner watercolor course here on the website. My goal is always to make watercolor feel approachable, relaxing, and fun—no matter where you are on your painting journey.

Happy painting!