The Daler-Rowney Graduate Round Wash Brush is designed for fluid colour application, broad washes and smooth tonal transitions. Its full, pointed head combines natural pony hair with synthetic filaments, providing a practical balance of liquid capacity, softness and durability.
Graduate is Daler-Rowney’s multi-technique brush range for students, beginners and hobby painters. It features several natural, synthetic and blended hair types across a wide variety of shapes. The Round Wash model has a short handle and is officially produced in sizes 18, 26 and 30. This product listing offers sizes 18 and 26.
Who it is for
This brush is a useful choice for students, learning artists and experienced hobby painters looking for a generously sized round brush for watercolour, diluted acrylics, inks and other fluid media.
The wider Graduate collection can be used with acrylics, oils, watercolours and mixed media. The softer pony and synthetic blend used in this Round Wash shape is particularly suited to watercolour and fluid applications where effective water retention and a smooth release of colour are important. Large wash brushes are commonly selected for covering broader areas, while a pointed round head can also provide controlled detail.
Main features
- Blend of natural pony hair and synthetic filaments
- Full Round Wash head with a defined point
- Short lacquered wooden handle
- Glossy black aluminium ferrule
- Suitable for watercolour and other fluid painting techniques
- Can be used with diluted acrylics, inks and mixed media
- Available in sizes 18 and 26
- Part of the Daler-Rowney Graduate brush collection
- Handmade in the Dominican Republic
Recommended uses
The full brush head holds a generous amount of water and diluted colour, making it suitable for skies, backgrounds, water, foliage and large areas of transparent colour. It works particularly well for wet-on-wet painting, graduated washes and soft transitions between tones.
Despite its size, the tapered point allows more precise applications. With light pressure, it can produce narrower lines and controlled edges. Pressing more of the brush head against the paper creates broader, flowing marks, allowing artists to switch between coverage and detail without constantly changing tools.
Size 18 provides a useful balance of control and colour capacity for medium-format paintings. Size 26 carries more liquid and is better suited to broad washes, larger sheets and expressive wet applications.
Product advantages
The pony and synthetic blend combines the absorbent character of natural hair with the resilience of man-made filaments. This helps the brush hold fluid colour while remaining practical for repeated studio or classroom use.
Its short handle gives the artist closer control over the painting surface, which is particularly valuable when managing water and pigment on watercolour paper. The rounded body and pointed tip also make the brush more versatile than a flat wash brush, as it can move from broad coverage to shaped strokes and smaller details.
The Graduate range is positioned as an accessible, reliable option for artists developing their technique or assembling a versatile brush collection without moving into a premium professional price tier.
Clean the brush promptly after use with the appropriate cleaner for the selected medium. When using watercolour or water-based paint, rinse thoroughly with clean water, reshape the point gently and allow the brush to dry without resting on its bristles.
Included contents
The selected option contains one brush:
- Daler-Rowney Graduate Round Wash, size 18 or size 26
- Pony and synthetic hair blend
- Short wooden handle
Price applies to one brush in the selected size.
Available online with shipping across Greece and selected international destinations.
