Brush Talens Van Gogh Series 304 No. 8 — round oil & acrylic brush, size 8

Talens Van Gogh Series 304 No. 8 is a round brush designed for oil and acrylic painting. Size 8 offers a balanced point that suits both controlled detail and broader strokes on canvas, panel and mixed-media surfaces. The brush is part of the Van Gogh Series 304 line by Talens and is intended for student and professional use where reliable shape retention and consistent paint pickup are required.

Advantages

The brush combines a resilient round shape with a medium-sized tip that provides good control for outlines, glazing and filling areas. Its construction supports even paint flow and sustained spring, reducing the need for frequent reshaping. The ferrule is securely fixed to the handle to minimize wobble and maintain a stable connection during repeated use. The handle length and balance are suited for both close-up detailing and slightly longer strokes.

Suitable for

• Oil painting on primed canvas and panels
• Acrylic painting and mixed-media applications
• Detail work, mid-sized strokes and glazing techniques
• Student exercises and professional studio work

Key specifications

• Brush type: round
• Size: 8 (medium tip)
• Intended media: oil and acrylic
• Suitable surfaces: canvas, panel, mixed media supports
• Handle: artist-length balance for control and comfort
• Ferrule: fixed metal ferrule for secure bristle retention

How to use

Load the brush with an appropriate amount of paint for the intended stroke: more paint for broad coverage, less for fine lines and glazing. For oils, work with thinned or straight paint according to your technique; for acrylics, apply quicker strokes due to faster drying times. Maintain a steady wrist and change the angle of the round tip to switch between precise points and fuller strokes. Clean thoroughly after use following the solvent or water requirements of the paint to preserve bristle shape and spring.

Usage recommendations

To extend the life of the brush, clean immediately after use—use solvent for oil paint and mild soap and water for acrylics—reshape the tip while damp and store horizontally or with the bristles up. Replace if bristle splitting or significant loss of shape occurs to maintain painting quality.