Rosemary & Co is a family-owned and operated business known for making some of the finest handcrafted artist brushes you can find. Based in Yorkshire, England and with over 39 years in the game, Rosemary, her daughter Symi, and their team have earned a loyal following of artists worldwide who love their attention to detail, commitment to tradition, and knack for blending old-school techniques with modern advances. Whether you’re painting in watercolor, acrylic, or oil, each brush is designed to bring something special to your creative process.
“It’s not just a brush; it’s an experience. A ritual. It’s life changing and it’s your life.”
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See our full range of Rosemary & Co brushes here.
Brush Care & Cleaning Tips
After you clean your brushes, always reshape them to their original form.
- Cleaning watercolor brushes is straightforward. Just rinse under the tap, then give them a gentle scrub with a bar of soap in your hand. Squeeze out the water, reshape, and store them upright. Give them a little conditioning now and then for extra longevity.
- With acrylics, it’s all about not letting the paint dry on the brush! Wipe off the excess paint before rinsing, and use soap if needed to get them nice and clean. Acrylic is tough on brushes, so we generally recommend synthetic bristles for durability.
- For oil paints, skip the solvents if you can. Instead, clean with a light oil (linseed or even vegetable oil), then wash with a gentle dish soap and reshape. The oil conditions the brushes, keeping them in good shape longer.
Brush fibers will naturally change color with time and use, but don’t worry—this doesn’t impact performance. If synthetic brushes lose their shape, try dipping them briefly in hot water to bring them back. Natural hair brushes also appreciate a bit of conditioner from time to time, which keeps them soft and flexible.
When you receive your Rosemary & Co brushes, you might notice the heads are set in a bit of Gum Arabic. This isn’t paint—just a gentle serum we use to protect the bristles during shipping. To remove it, give your brush a quick rinse under lukewarm water, then press the bristles between your fingers to clear it out. Easy.
Hand-making a Fine Quality Brush
All Rosemary & Co brushes are handmade from the finest quality materials in Yorkshire, England.
The Anatomy of a Brush
Making your Brush marks
The Rosemary & Co brushes available at Artsavingsclub
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Series 96 Micro Red Sable Round Brushes – Rosemary & CoR185.00 – R225.00 -
Series 92 Micro Red Sable Round Brushes – Rosemary & CoR179.00 – R195.00
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Shiraz Synthetic Brushes – Rosemary & CoR165.00 – R435.00
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Multi-Media Brush Sets – Rosemary & CoR1 049.00 – R1 445.00 -
Red Dot Synthetic Brushes – Rosemary & CoR135.00 – R685.00
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Series 771 Sable Blend Rigger Brushes – Rosemary & CoR185.00 – R199.00
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Snowdrop Pointed Round Brushes – Rosemary & CoR279.00 – R319.00
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Series 36 Japanese Pointed Round Bamboo Brushes – Rosemary & CoR189.00 – R429.00
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Series 2230 Spiky Comber Golden Synthetic Brushes – Rosemary & CoR269.00 – R395.00
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Series 1580 Domed Badger Hair Brush – Rosemary & CoR1 089.00
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Rotary Tree Brush – Rosemary & CoR625.00
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Series 32 Tree & Texture Brushes – Rosemary & CoR549.00 – R749.00
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Michael Klein Synthetic Pointed Round Brushes – Rosemary & CoR99.00 – R245.00
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Series 772 Sable Blend Dagger Brushes – Rosemary & CoR649.00 – R899.00
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Series 88 Pure Sable Rigger Brushes – Rosemary & CoR199.00 – R999.00
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Pocket Brushes – Rosemary & CoR609.00 – R849.00
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Series 33 Kolinsky Sable Pointed Round Brushes – Rosemary & CoR339.00 – R2 250.00
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Watercolour Brush Sets – Rosemary & CoR899.00 – R2 499.00
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Smooshing Brush – Rosemary & CoR415.00 – R709.00
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Mundy Mop Brushes & Sets – Rosemary & CoR265.00 – R1 799.00
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The Eradicator Brush – Rosemary & CoR325.00 – R625.00
