{"title":"Paintbrushes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"paintbrushes","title":"Watercolour Paintbrush, Small No.3 Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine paintbrush suitable for watercolour painting and brush work with inks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Choosing Keeping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55154119999864,"sku":"15438","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/Ux8y10HLulQh78JPk-NhfDGYL3PaKiyHPInh7l-4hBY.png?v=1748954033"},{"product_id":"artists-willow-charcoal-drawing-sticks","title":"Artist's Willow Charcoal Drawing Sticks","description":"\u003cp\u003ePossibly the oldest of all art materials, as found in cave paintings 30,000 years ago. More recently, from the Renaissance onwards charcoal is used, for its impermanence, as a medium for preliminary sketches. Some artists such as Albrecht Durer begin to consider charcoal for finished work with very stark and poignant effect as in this portrait of his mother. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday it is often neglected and relegated to art school supply cabinets for repetitious life drawing speed-sketch and quick composition work. But consider its' expressive, moody, highly graphic monochromatic repertoire and perhaps it can be an another arrow to your bow or an opportunity to challenge?  A crumbly texture, smudging, blending the pigment into the paper make it an intrinsically sensual medium which can be hard, brash, messy and bold - or soft, finely sculpted for a highly finished texture. Finally no pencil, however soft, can compete with the depth of blackness achieved from charcoal - another compelling USP. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, Choosing Keeping offers a small selection of high-quality artisan Willow charcoal. We offer three different packs each sold seperately, in crescendo thicknesses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce finished works using charcoal should be fixed using a spray fixatif in the same manner than pastel work would be so as to not rub off. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsider buying a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/paintbrushes\/products\/kneadable-putty-eraser\"\u003ekneaded putty eraser\u003c\/a\u003e too for creating highlights when \u003cem\u003elifting. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples of fine charcoal work can be found across a broad range of artists, styles and epochs a testament to the universal nature of this art material, a few examples here illustrated as follows: \u003cbr\u003eGeorges Braque, \u003cem\u003eStill Life\u003c\/em\u003e (1924) (Tate Collection, UK\u003cem\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVija Celmins, \u003cem\u003eNight Sky #19 \u003c\/em\u003e(1998) (Tate Collection, UK\u003cem\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlbrecht Durer, \u003cem\u003ePortrait of the Artist's Mother at the Age of 63\u003c\/em\u003e (1514)(Kupferstichkabinett\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kupferstichkabinett_Berlin\" title=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e Berlin Germany)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHenri Matisse, \u003cem\u003eReclining\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003e Nude (1924) \u003cspan\u003e(Tate Collection, UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Choosing Keeping","offers":[{"title":"5 thick sticks","offer_id":35890609422497,"sku":"15178","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 medium sticks","offer_id":35890609488033,"sku":"15177","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 thin sticks","offer_id":35890609520801,"sku":"15176","price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/CopyrightChoosingKeepingBS202007151761517715178RT.jpg?v=1598456892"},{"product_id":"artists-charcoal-drawing-sticks","title":"Artisan Artist's Charcoal Drawing Sticks, taster packs","description":"\u003cp\u003ePossibly the oldest of all art materials, as found in cave paintings 30,000 years ago. More recently, from the Renaissance onwards charcoal is used, for its impermanence, as a medium for preliminary sketches. Some artists such as Albrecht Durer begin to consider charcoal for finished work with very stark and poignant effect as in this portrait of his mother. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday it is often neglected and relegated to art school supply cabinets for repetitious life drawing speed-sketch and quick composition work. But consider its' expressive, moody, highly graphic monochromatic repertoire and perhaps it can be an another arrow to your bow or an opportunity to challenge?  A crumbly texture, smudging, blending the pigment into the paper make it an intrinsically sensual medium which can be hard, brash, messy and bold - or soft, finely sculpted for a highly finished texture. Finally no pencil, however soft, can compete with the depth of blackness achieved from charcoal - another compelling USP. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, Choosing Keeping offer here taster boxes of artisan fine charcoal sticks. We offer three different packs each sold separately. The red box offer a medley of thicknesses in an attractive match box container. The brown box contains 1 single stick of willow - perfect to complement a gift set (as seen here). Finally the green box offer 3 sticks of thick hornbeam (considered dryer and less dark, but harder, than classic willow).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce finished works using charcoal should be fixed using a spray fixatif in the same manner than pastel work would be so as to not rub off. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsider buying a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/paintbrushes\/products\/kneadable-putty-eraser\"\u003ekneaded putty eraser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e too for creating highlights when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003elifting. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples of fine charcoal work can be found across a broad range of artists, styles and epochs a testament to the universal nature of this art material, a few examples here illustrated as follows: \u003cbr\u003eGeorges Braque, \u003cem\u003eStill Life\u003c\/em\u003e (1924) (Tate Collection, UK\u003cem\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVija Celmins, \u003cem\u003eNight Sky #19 \u003c\/em\u003e(1998) (Tate Collection, UK\u003cem\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAlbrecht Durer, \u003cem\u003ePortrait of the Artist's Mother at the Age of 63\u003c\/em\u003e (1514)(Kupferstichkabinett\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kupferstichkabinett_Berlin\" title=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e Berlin Germany)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHenri Matisse, \u003cem\u003eReclining\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003e Nude (1924) \u003cspan\u003e(Tate Collection, UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Choosing Keeping","offers":[{"title":"Assorted thickness Willow (red Box)","offer_id":35890881790113,"sku":"15181","price":7.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Thick Willow (brown box)","offer_id":35890881822881,"sku":"15179","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Hornbeam Thick Sticks (Green Box)","offer_id":35890881888417,"sku":"15180","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/CopyrightChoosingKeepingBS202007151791518015181RT.jpg?v=1598459083"},{"product_id":"kneadable-putty-eraser","title":"Kneadable \/ Putty Eraser","description":"\u003cp\u003eFinally at Choosing Keeping we have a \u003cem\u003ekneaded \u003c\/em\u003eeraser. Also known as putty erasers, these are malleable and can be shaped into any shape for precision erasing. Usually they are part of the artists basic materials, and particularly suited for use with very \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/new\/products\/artists-charcoal-drawing-sticks\"\u003emessy charcoals\u003c\/a\u003e, soft graphite and even pastels. Use this for \u003cem\u003elifting, \u003c\/em\u003eaka removing marks to bring out highlights and volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe one here offered, is from a very small and charming supplier, and comes with the appropriate odd and exotic packaging. Beware it looks a bit like a chewing gum or blue tack but it is neither of these things. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1392","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35891096256673,"sku":"15182","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/CopyrightChoosingKeepingBS20200715182RT.jpg?v=1598459917"},{"product_id":"premium-japanese-watercolour-paint-brushes","title":"Premium Saiun-do Japanese Watercolour Paint Brush, No. 6 Itachi Hakkei","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are pleased to offer as part of our assortment a selection of premium, beautifully crafted Japanese brushes made in Kyoto. They have been fashioned with bamboo reeds for handles and use natural bristles traditionally used in brush making such as sable, deer and sheep hair. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Choosing Keeping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163466056056,"sku":"15689","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/wOYm-Oqsz6BAZUpe-hYnzrokuSnvuYDDtJSRf2TgaOM.png?v=1749661086"},{"product_id":"5-tier-bone-china-japanese-nihonga-palette","title":"5 Tier Bone China Japanese Nihonga Palette","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor all those looking to paint Nihonga style, this 5 tiered ceramic palette will come in very handy. Use each layer to mix mineral pigments with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/paintbrushes\/products\/natural-nikawa-concentrate-japanese-binder-glue-for-pigments\"\u003eNikawa glue\u003c\/a\u003e. Also perfectly functional for all other painting techniques, an easy way to contain all paint in one tidy and minimal enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e9cm diameter, 10cm height. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1328","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36809587064993,"sku":"15679","price":37.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/CopyrightChoosingKeeping-202010BS15679.jpg?v=1603753099"},{"product_id":"maries-drawing-charcoal-pencils","title":"Marie's Drawing Charcoal Pencils","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor your consideration, Choosing Keeping here offers Marie's Charcoal Pencils. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt's nice to have these in wooden casing to keep your hands as clean as possible given the messy materials. No graphite, however soft, can compete with the depth of blackness achieved from charcoal - Possibly the oldest of all art materials, as found in cave paintings 30,000 years ago it was also used from the Renaissance onwards for its impermanence, as a medium for preliminary sketches. Some artists such as Albrecht Durer begin to consider charcoal for finished work with very stark and poignant effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese pencils are made in Shanghai by Marie's, the infamous Chinese art supplier, making since 1919. They are offered in three different grades : \u003cem\u003eSoft\u003c\/em\u003e for the darkest and most crumbly texture, \u003cem\u003eneutral\u003c\/em\u003e for a more balanced effect and \u003cem\u003ehard\u003c\/em\u003e for ease of use and more precision. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsider buying a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/paintbrushes\/products\/kneadable-putty-eraser\"\u003ekneaded putty eraser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e too for creating highlights when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003elifting. \u003c\/i\u003eAnd also these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/4-aluminium-pencil-caps?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=12719a92f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003epencil caps\u003c\/a\u003e for protecting the soft points. Finally these pencils can be sharpened using this great \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/sharpeners\/products\/desktop-black-and-chrome-carl-sharpener\"\u003edesktop sharpener\u003c\/a\u003e to a long tapered point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce finished works using charcoal should be fixed using a spray fixatif in the same manner than pastel work would be so as to not rub off. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e! Please note these pencils are sold as singles, choose quantity and preferred grading from the dropdown menu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Generic Brand","offers":[{"title":"Soft","offer_id":36814050295969,"sku":"13505","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":36814050328737,"sku":"13506","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hard","offer_id":36814050361505,"sku":"13507","price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/CopyrightChoosingKeeping13505.jpg?v=1603791319"},{"product_id":"premium-japanese-printing-and-colour-gradation-brush","title":"Japanese Printing and Colour Gradation Brush","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally technical brushes specific to making wax-resist dyeing (for making kimono fabric for example), these brushes have a wide ranging possible application such as stenciling, applying glue or paint to woodblock and Lino printing to name a few. 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Also a beautiful brush for creating ink work where the expression of each single stroke is the desired effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Choosing Keeping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55527981810040,"sku":"15817","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/9qB2Bc_RjB4GqT14t05s-TeTAVCdFnzqWjXCFFC84kw.png?v=1775833500"},{"product_id":"japanese-watercolour-special-brush","title":"Japanese Watercolour Special Brush","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn East-meets-West brush bringing Japanese brush making expertise to a Western-style with natural bristles in imitation Kolinsky\/Sable for use with watercolours, gouache, Japanese \u003cem\u003egansai, \u003c\/em\u003eamong many other water based paints. Indeed where there are increasing issues arising from both availability and ethical and environmental concerns over the sourcing of sable\/marten, this brush seeks to replicate the excellent performance of Kolinsky brushes by way of a natural bristle blend of hairs : Strong Ox, Horse Tail and softer Horse Belly hair - a unique Japanese alternative to the world famous but seemingly defunct brush type. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith the above in mind we have chosen these generously sized brushes offering a precise point with great paint holding capacity. Made with care in Tokyo, we are proud to offer this well researched painting implement from a qualitative and authentic production. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor best durability, carefully wash after use with soap, air dry preferably overnight on a towel (avoid drying with tip upwards as this can cause damage where water sits at the base of the bristles)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaintbrushes are sold separately, please select your preferred brush from the dropdown above, listed from top to bottom (top being the largest and bottom the smallest)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1328","offers":[{"title":"No. 12","offer_id":36904562393249,"sku":"15820","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"No. 8","offer_id":36904562426017,"sku":"15819","price":27.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/CopyrightChoosingKeepingSpecialRT.jpg?v=1604620094"},{"product_id":"natural-bristle-japanese-craft-paint-brushes","title":"Natural Bristle Japanese Craft Paint Brush, No.2 Angled","description":"\u003cp\u003eVersatile natural bristle Japanese brush. Made with care in Tokyo, we are proud to offer these pleasing implements from a qualitative and authentic production, combining straight forward functionality with a sense of aesthetics one can appreciate from well made tools.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Choosing Keeping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163465892216,"sku":"15821","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/SQaaPvgNaGke1lp4JL46XqreoOc71QrJknadLMX0lzc.png?v=1749661023"},{"product_id":"premium-japanese-blending-brush","title":"Premium Japanese Blending Brush","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere on offer a specialty brush sometimes called a blending brush or pastel brush. Handmade and each unique with its natural bamboo handle, this black-dyed goat hair has a very soft wisk perfect for seamlessly bringing powdery pastel tones together in blending or smoothing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Choosing Keeping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163466023288,"sku":"15818","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/Txv9ZeazMsBIou18GuwiaLxKDxRtXO34nYmNzey_8.png?v=1749661055"},{"product_id":"watercolour-travel-paintbrush","title":"Watercolour Travel Paintbrush, Extra Large Tip","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are pleased to offer this handmade travel watercolour brush, perfect for painting and easy storage on-the-go. When open, the paintbrush is a good length sufficient for comfortable grip, and when closed, cleverly and neatly folding onto itself in a cartridge like design, safely storing the tip away when not is use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Choosing Keeping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55163467399544,"sku":"16349","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/UQjvPkHluZljYhluTJCFA2vz7azhL5_1x2cbC4exRgA.png?v=1749661354"},{"product_id":"ceramic-watercolour-palette","title":"Ezara Porcelain Watercolour Palette","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuch nicer and more sustainable than the plastic alternative, this palette shape known in Japan as Kikuzara because of its chrysanthemum shape, is traditionally used to mix paints. 9 small sections are well suited to mixing small quantities of pigments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Choosing Keeping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55154123866488,"sku":"16352","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/VrKW_ZXNM2tQCnOcHxCTcSe7OkVD8bhFPHkrHKfZOew.png?v=1748954065"},{"product_id":"japanese-bone-china-ceramic-palette-with-12-holes-and-lid","title":"Japanese Bone China Ceramic Palette with 12 Holes and Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomething special all the way from Japan, we hope you might enjoy this attractive bone china ceramic palette and its 12 dimples ideal for swatching and mixing colours. 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