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Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

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Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé - Synthetic Kolinsky - 6" Short Handle

Get the performance of natural Kolinsky sable without the expense with the Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Brush. Designed for watercolor, oil and acrylic paint, this brush features finely tapered synthetic bristles that mimic the shape and movement of natural Kolinsky sable.

The brush is crafted with a short handle for maximum control and precision, making it perfect for detail work. Its bristles are soft yet firm, providing excellent snap and flow control.

With the Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Brush, you can achieve the look and feel of natural Kolinsky sable without sacrificing your principles. Plus, the brush is easy to clean and maintain, ensuring long-lasting performance.

  • Versatile brush: designed for watercolor, but works with all media including acrylic, oil, enamel, ink, and gouache paint
  • Synthetic and vegan-friendly
  • Medium-firm, smooth bristles with great snap and shape retention
  • Perfect for beginners with a needle-point tip and full belly for fluid retention and precise application
  • Ideal for details, line work, and washes
  • 6" short handle for easy control and maneuverability
  • Available in Round, Wash, and Script/Rigger shapes

Invest in a brush that will elevate your painting to the next level. Order the Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Brush today.

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Protégé Round - 7500 Series

When people think of a fine art brush, they typically picture a round brush. The iconic, rounded shape is versatile, offering a multitude of options, such as washes, fills, and lines of all sizes. The more pointed variety excels at fine lines and intricate details. This brush is on a short handle.

Size Width Length Price Quantity
3/0 1/16 11/32 $5.70
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2/0 1/16 3/8 $5.80
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0 1/16 1/2 $5.95
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1 3/32 9/16 $6.46
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2 1/8 9/16 $6.97
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3 1/8 5/8 $7.12
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4 5/32 11/16 $7.83
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6 3/16 13/16 $8.34
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8 1/4 1 $11.45
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10 5/16 1 1/8 $13.74
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12 21/64 1 5/16 $16.79
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14 11/32 1 7/16 $19.13
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3/0-14 Complete Brush Set $103.75
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Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Round - 7500 Series

3/0
1/16
11/32
$5.70

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Round - 7500 Series

2/0
1/16
3/8
$5.80

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Round - 7500 Series

0
1/16
1/2
$5.95

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Round - 7500 Series

1
3/32
9/16
$6.46

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Round - 7500 Series

2
1/8
9/16
$6.97

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Round - 7500 Series

3
1/8
5/8
$7.12

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Round - 7500 Series

4
5/32
11/16
$7.83

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Round - 7500 Series

6
3/16
13/16
$8.34

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Round - 7500 Series

8
1/4
1
$11.45

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Round - 7500 Series

10
5/16
1 1/8
$13.74

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Round - 7500 Series

12
21/64
1 5/16
$16.79

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Round - 7500 Series

14
11/32
1 7/16
$19.13

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Round - 7500 Series

3/0-14
Complete
Brush Set
$103.75

Protégé Wash - 7510 Series

With a sizable head constructed from soft, flat hairs, a wash does what the name implies: laying down big washes of liquid. But, watercolorists know that a wash can also perform the inverse, controlling wet spots by soaking them up. This brush is on a short handle.

Size Width Length Price Quantity
1/4" 1/4" 3/8" $7.28
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3/8" 3/8" 1/2" $8.09
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1/2" 1/2" 5/8" $8.95
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5/8" 5/8" 3/4" $10.79
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3/4" 3/4" 7/8" $12.87
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7/8" 7/8" 1" $34.34
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1" 1" 1 1/16" $43.40
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1/4" - 1" Complete Brush Set $113.13
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Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Wash - 7510 Series

1/4"
1/4"
3/8"
$7.28

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Wash - 7510 Series

3/8"
3/8"
1/2"
$8.09

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Wash - 7510 Series

1/2"
1/2"
5/8"
$8.95

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Wash - 7510 Series

5/8"
5/8"
3/4"
$10.79

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Wash - 7510 Series

3/4"
3/4"
7/8"
$12.87

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Wash - 7510 Series

7/8"
7/8"
1"
$34.34

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Wash - 7510 Series

1"
1"
1 1/16"
$43.40

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Wash - 7510 Series

1/4" - 1"
Complete
Brush Set
$113.13

Protégé Script/Rigger - 7500L Series

The liner brush is similar to the script brush, just with a smaller and even narrower shape. If a project calls for incredibly tight control, a liner brush is your answer. This brush is on a short handle.

 

Size Width Length Price Quantity
5/0 1/32" 21/32" $5.44
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0 1/16" 53/64" $5.90
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1 3/64" 7/8" $6.36
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2 3/64" 57/64" $6.97
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4 5/64" 1" $7.83
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6 7/64" 1 1/8" $8.45
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5/0 - 6 Complete Brush Set $36.85
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Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Script/Rigger - 7500L Series

5/0
1/32"
21/32"
$5.44

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Script/Rigger - 7500L Series

0
1/16"
53/64"
$5.90

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Script/Rigger - 7500L Series

1
3/64"
7/8"
$6.36

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Script/Rigger - 7500L Series

2
3/64"
57/64"
$6.97

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Script/Rigger - 7500L Series

4
5/64"
1"
$7.83

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Script/Rigger - 7500L Series

6
7/64"
1 1/8"
$8.45

Trekell Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky Short Handle Artist Brushes - For Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Paint

Protégé Script/Rigger - 7500L Series

5/0 - 6
Complete
Brush Set
$36.85
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DC
02/23/2023
Donna C.
United States United States

Great brushes!

Perfect points. The tip gives me total control.

02/23/2023

Trekell Art Supplies

Hi Donna, Thank you for your feedback! We are so happy to know that you are enjoying your Protégé Synthetic Kolinsky brush! Thank you for your support and for being apart of the Trekell family! Thank you, The Trekell Team

LB
02/20/2023
Larry B.
United States United States

Kolinsky synthetic brush set

With a little adjustment they are working exceptionally well. Fine product and I look forward to making more purchases in future.

02/21/2023

Trekell Art Supplies

Hi Larry, Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to know that you are enjoying your Protégé Kolinsky brushes. Thank you for your support and we are grateful to have you apart of the Trekell family! Thank you, The Trekell Team

LP
02/08/2023
Linda P.
United States United States

All around positive experience.

The Trekell synthetic Kolinsky 6" short handle brush works perfectly for me, the price was affordable and the company shipped it right away. I will be back for more brushes from Trekell — they got everything right!

02/09/2023

Trekell Art Supplies

Hi Linda, Thank you for your review! We are happy to know that you are enjoying your new Protégé Kolinsky brush and that you received it in a timely manner! Thank you for your support and for being apart of the Trekell family! Thank you, The Trekell Team

SD
01/25/2023
shellie D.
United States United States

Superb!

I love the feel of these brushes and the points are unmatchable!!! They are my very favorite brushes of all time. Thank you for making such a good quality product.

Trekell Art Supplies Protégé - Synthetic Kolinsky - 6 Short Handle Review
01/26/2023

Trekell Art Supplies

Hi Shellie, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled that you are happy with your Protégé Kolinsky brushes. We are so grateful for your support and to have you apart of the Trekell family! Thank you, The Trekell Team

CP
01/19/2023
Christopher P.
United States United States

Good For The Price, For Sure

A really nice, sharp point, excellent for detail work. But not much of a belly on this #3 size brush, for my taste. Perhaps a larger size brush will have that feature? A good brush for the money nonetheless. I'm glad I gave it a chance and will see what I think of larger brushes in this line for my miniatures painting.

01/23/2023

Trekell Art Supplies

Hi Christopher, Thank you for your feedback! Our Onyx Quill Mops have the biggest belly out of our brushes, but do not have as sharp of a point as the Protégé Brushes. I have attached the link at the bottom for you to check out! https://www.trekell.com/products/onyx-synthetic-squirrel Thank you, The Trekell Team

CF
11/23/2022
Cherie F.
United States United States

Love my paint brush

It was nice and overall it's a nice brush.