Made from synthetic fibres, Artisan brushes perform like hog bristle yet maintain spring and shape when in contact with water. This is useful during long painting sessions with water mixable oil colours as the brushes maintain strength, a fine point and excellent spring. The brushes are durable and perfect for working with thick, full bodied colour straight from the tube. They can also be cleaned (when used with Artisan oil colour) with soap and water, no solvents are needed.