- Professional-quality brushes for portraiture - Hand-selected by artist Marcos Beccari - Short wooden handles - Durable nickel-plated brass ferrules - Synthetic fibers that perform like natural hairs The Escoda Realistic Portrait Watercolor Brush Set features the same brushes that famed watercolor artist Marcos Beccari uses to capture the interplay of light and texture in his stunning portraiture work. Crafted from premium wood, nickel-plated brass, and the finest synthetic fibers, these high-quality brushes perform just as precisely and expressively as those with natural hairs. One of the brushes, the Chronos Round Pointed, includes a small percentage (10%) of red sable hair for increased absorption, making it ideal for shaping larger elements and building deep shadows. The exceptionally soft tendo fibers of the Último brushes mimic natural squirrel hair, lending graceful smoothness to washes, edges, and transitions. Designed to replicate the snap and color-holding capacity of natural kolinsky, the slender Versàtil Round Pointed is perfect for applying fine details and finishing touches. This versatile set includes a Chronos #8 Round Pointed, Último 1/2" Flat, Último #12 Round Mop, and Versàtil #2 Round Pointed brush.