Aqua Elite

Series 4850

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Artwork by Maria Raczynska

Aqua Elite: Finest Synthetic Kolinsky Sable 

Aqua Elite is an innovative synthetic-hair paint brush that is indistinguishable from natural Kolinsky, yet significantly more affordable. The performance of this new synthetic hair brush technology makes Princeton Aqua Elite the new standard for discerning watercolor artists.

aqua elite angle shader
Angle Shader • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 1/4", 1/2"
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
1/4"
4850AS-025
$14.45
1/2"
4850AS-050
$21.05
Dagger
Dagger • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 3/8"
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
3/8"
4850DG-038
$19.15
aqua elite fan
Fan • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 4
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
4
4850FN-4
$15.45
aqua elite liner brush
Liner • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 1
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
1
4850L-1
$11.15
aqua elite long round brush
Long Round • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 8, 12
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
8
4850LR-8
$27.75
12
4850LR-12
$36.85
aqua elite mop brush
Mop • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 3/4"
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
3/4"
4850MP-075
$34.10
aqua elite mottler
Mottler • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 1-1/2"
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
1-1/2"
4850M-150
$48.95
Oval Wash • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 1/2", 3/4"
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
1/2"
4850OW-050
$26.85
3/4"
4850OW-075
$37.25
aqua elite quill brush
Quill • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 6
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
6
4850Q-6
$53.25
Rigger
Rigger • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 8, 10
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
8
4850RG-8
$19.15
10
4850RG-10
$21.25
aqua elite round brush
Round • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 5/0, 3/0, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
5/0
4850R-5/0
$10.50
3/0
4850R-3/0
$10.95
0
4850R-0
$11.75
1
4850R-1
$12.45
2
4850R-2
$13.65
3
4850R-3
$14.95
4
4850R-4
$16.00
6
4850R-6
$18.75
8
4850R-8
$23.45
10
4850R-10
$27.75
12
4850R-12
$34.15
16
4850R-16
$40.45
20
4850R-20
$49.10
aqua elite stroke brush
Stroke • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1"
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
1/4"
4850ST-025
$15.45
1/2"
4850ST-050
$22.15
3/4"
4850ST-075
$34.25
1"
4850ST-100
$42.45
Aqua Elite
Travel Round • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 4, 6, 8, 10
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
4
4850TR-4
$35.95
6
4850TR-6
$39.95
8
4850TR-8
$43.95
10
4850TR-10
$45.95
aqua elite wash brush
Wash • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 1/2", 3/4"
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
1/2"
4850W-050
$26.65
3/4"
4850W-075
$36.15
Neptune Pro Set

No. 4850TRSET

Aqua Elite Travel Brush Set

Synthetic Kolinsky Sable

For Watercolor

Set Contains: Travel Rounds 4, 6, 8, 10

$159.95

Neptune Pro Set

No. 4850SET400

Aqua Elite Professional 4-Piece Set

Synthetic Kolinsky Sable

For Watercolor

Set Contains: Angle Shader 1/2", Round 2, Round 8, Wash 3/4"

$88.95

Neptune Pro Set

No. 4850BSET

Aqua Elite Professional Box Set

Synthetic Kolinsky Sable

For Watercolor

Set Contains: Long Round 12, Mottler 1 1/2", Oval Wash 3/4", Round 8

$134.50

NextGen Elite™
Aqua Elite™ Features
  • Better Than Natural Kolinsky
  • Delivers Oceans of Color
  • Finest Point and Tapered Edge
  • Animal Friendly 
  • Durable and Affordable
David Ledbetter
David Ledbetter
Artist/Painter

I use several of Princeton’s brush lines in my work and trust them to deliver the results I’m after. I have a full range of various styles and shapes ready to express exactly what I want. It’s like having an orchestra at your fingertips!

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