The Daler-Rowney Graduate Oval Wash Brush is a broad, softly rounded watercolour brush made with natural white goat hair. Its absorbent head carries a useful amount of water and diluted colour, releasing it gradually to support smooth, controlled washes.
Unlike a traditional flat wash brush with a straight edge, the Oval Wash shape has a gently curved profile. This helps create softer edges, natural transitions and broad areas of colour without producing a rigid rectangular mark. It is particularly useful for atmospheric skies, clouds, water, foliage and softly blended backgrounds.
Daler-Rowney offers its Graduate White Goat Oval Wash brushes in 1/2, 3/4 and 1 inch sizes. This listing includes the 3/4 and 1 inch options. The rounded white goat hair head is designed to regulate colour flow during wash techniques and can be used for both wet and dry applications.
Who it is for
This brush is suitable for beginners, art students and hobby painters looking for a soft, absorbent watercolour brush at an accessible price.
It is also useful for more experienced artists who need a dedicated wash brush for preparing paper, building transparent backgrounds and softening transitions between wet areas of colour.
Main features
- Natural white goat hair
- Broad Oval Wash head
- Soft, absorbent filaments
- Controlled water and colour release
- Short wooden handle
- Particularly suited to watercolour
- Suitable for wet and dry techniques
- Available in 3/4 and 1 inch sizes
- Part of the Daler-Rowney Graduate range
Available sizes and approximate dimensions
The 3/4 inch Oval Wash Brush measures approximately 19.5cm in total length, with a brush head around 2.5cm long. It provides greater control for medium-sized washes, landscapes and selected areas of a composition.
The 1 inch Oval Wash Brush also measures approximately 19.5cm in total length, with a brush head around 3cm long. Its larger head carries more liquid and covers broader surfaces more efficiently.
The nominal 3/4 and 1 inch sizes correspond to approximately 19mm and 25mm in width.
Recommended uses
The Oval Wash shape is suitable for:
- flat and graduated watercolour washes
- pre-wetting watercolour paper
- wet-on-wet techniques
- skies, clouds, water and mist
- soft colour transitions
- diluted inks and water-based colour
- softening hard edges
- light dry-brush and blending techniques
The broad body covers larger areas, while the curved head allows the artist to finish around shapes with softer, less mechanical edges.
Product advantages
Natural goat hair is valued for its absorbency and gentle response. It holds enough water for flowing applications and releases colour smoothly without scratching delicate watercolour paper.
The oval shape offers a useful middle ground between a flat wash brush and a round mop. It covers broad areas efficiently but provides more controlled edges than a full, rounded mop head.
Its short handle keeps the artist’s hand close to the working surface, improving control over moisture, pressure and paint placement. This is particularly useful when working at a table or on medium-format watercolour paper.
Rinse the brush thoroughly with clean lukewarm water after use. Gently remove excess moisture, restore the oval shape and allow it to dry flat. Avoid leaving the brush standing in water, as this may damage the natural hair and wooden handle.
Included contents
The selected option contains:
- 1 Daler-Rowney Graduate Oval Wash Brush
- Size 3/4 or 1 inch
- Natural white goat hair
- Short wooden handle
Price applies to one brush in the selected size.
Available online with shipping across Greece and selected international destinations.
