Bob Ross Half Size Brush, Round

Nice brush. It is great for foliage such as trees and bushes. Since I paint on smaller canvases, I prefer this over the larger, 1″ round brush, which is actually listed as a “Foliage” brush. Be sure the experiment with the orientation of the brush and how you tap. Try taping lightly, as well as a bit harder while either bending your bristles up, or down, for different effects.The only con I have is that the fibers like to go crazy if you are rough with the brush. I use small rubber bands around the bristles when my larger brushes are not in use to keep them under control. After the brush has sat for a day or less with the rubber band around it, the bristles will be nicely formed together. It is important to note that your bristles should be completely dry before you put the rubber band on. Doing this while the bristles are still wet could lead to rot, mold or even rust. You also want to use correctly sized rubber bands. They should be snug, but not so tight that they deform the original shape of the bristles.I have on occasion actually painted with the bands on the bristles. Normally though, this is not feasible or ideal for the situation.If you are worried about bristles coming out, don’t. These brushes are well built, and done so in the USA. As with any brush, you may get a few strays when it is new, but they are large, so easy to remove from your painting. I use a small brush and remove stuck bristles with a couple bristles of the smaller brush. I also use sharp pointed tweezers occasionally.