Nelson Shanks Figure Study Set of 21 Silver Brushes - Nelson Shanks Field Study Set 2
Nelson Shanks has had a long and distinguished career spanning many activities in the arts. His work has been exhibited in numerous museums and galleries throughout the United States and Europe, and his commissioned portraits include among others HRH Diana, The Princess of Wales and former President Clinton.
The Portrait/Figure series and basic studio set, is suitable for all subjects. The Replacement set concentrates on smaller sizes that will be used most by the painter.
Considered by many as America’s foremost Portrait Artist, Nelson’s accomplishments are many. Not the least of which is the commissioned official portrait for the Vatican Museum of Pope John Paul II.
All sets include Nelson Shanks information sheets.
Silverstone Brushes
Finest quality Chungking white hog bristle brushes. Made of naturally curved and interlocked bristles with long flagged tips. Expertly manufactured by accomplished brushmakers. Each brush is fitted with a deep maroon matte finished handle which is sealed, lacquered and set in a seamless nickel plated brass ferrule.
Renaissance Brushes
Finest quality pure red sable marten tails create a range of superb sable brushes with a natural spring and generous color holding capacity. Renaissance brushes come to a fine point or sharp chisel edge that resists splitting. Select sable hair is carefully hand cupped, individually tied into bundles, then set by experienced brushmakers in seamless gold plated ferrules. Carefully balanced, gloss black hardwood handles are selected for this line.
Grand Prix Brushes
Grand Prix is made exclusively for Silver Brush by master brushmakers, using 100% naturally curved Chungking white bristle. This carefully chosen bristle has deeply flagged and interlocked tips for maximum color carrying capacity. Set in seamless copper ferrules and double crimped to long matte green lacquered handles. Perfectly balanced and shaped to fit the hand makes painting exciting and stimulating. The World's finest hog bristle brush!
Field Study Set 1 Includes these 21 Silver Brushes:
Grand Prix Extra Long Filberts, Sizes 2, 3 (Three Each) 4 (Two Each), 8 (One) Silverstone Filberts, Size 4 and 6 (Four Each) Cutter White Brsitle Brush 2-1/2” (One) Alpine White Blender, Size 2 (One) Renaissance Cat’s Tongue, Size 6 and 10 (One Each)