When Winsor-Newton announced they would no longer manufacture their 710 series, I went into mourning. How could I live without them? Of course I stocked up and I confess that I still have a secret stash of them for personal painting.  The problem was that I could’nt teach with them. How can you tell students they have to paint with something that does not work as well, but you are using your special brushes? I have tried so many brushes I’ve lost count and never found one that worked as well as the WN 710, until now….

At the convention in Columbia I visited the Silver Brush company’s booth and told them about my quest. I tried a sample of their Silver Falcon 3155 Pure Sable line made in Germany. It’s the Holy Grail of brushes! I have finally found a brush I can recommend for oil painting. No kidding, I am so relieved and happy to find a brush I can recommend to students without hesitation. Yes, I believe that a great brush makes all the difference.

Silver Falcon will have a booth at the SDP’s Peoria conference, so please check it out. I don’t work for them, but I now am a big fan!

Happy Painting!