Glazing Brushes for Oil

[jvgig]

I have thoroughly searched and have come to find multiple sort-of answers to my question. I have been painting for a few years, and at the recommendation of my teacher, am trying some different media and techniques. One of those media happens to be oil (I usually paint thickly with acrylic) and one of those techniques happens to be glazing (specifically trying a master copy probably a Vermeer). I have done a few abstract oil paintings and got a small set of hog hair brushes (RS Signet) to play around with and learn some of the differences between oils and acrylics. I have no complaints with the brushes, but my teacher recommended using a softer brush for the glazing layers. So after going to look for "softer" brushes, I have found multiple opinions on desirable hairs ranging from fitch, to mongoose, to sable, to synthetics. Unfortunately, all of those brushes seem to carry a fairly hefty price tag, so I cannot just go out and buy some of each to try. Within each category there seem to be the top 2 or three brush lines that are well liked and relatively reasonably priced; however, I do not know what direction I want to go. I like to work larger, so I am thinking brushes under 4mm have very little value to me.


I am also looking for some soft brushes to complement my set of WN Artisan brushes. I keep reading that acrylic destroys pure sable rather quickly, so I am focusing on synthetics and the Robert Simmons White Sable seems to be very well liked. Any opinions on that brush line for acrylics?

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[Elwell]

The Simmons White Sable will be fine for both your purposes.