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
$13.50
1/2"
4850AS-050
$19.75
aqua elite fan
Fan • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 4
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
4
4850FN-4
$14.45
Flat Wash • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 1-1/2"
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
1-1/2"
4850FW-150
$49.95
aqua elite liner brush
Liner • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 1
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
1
4850L-1
$10.35
aqua elite long round brush
Long Round • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 8, 12
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
8
4850LR-8
$25.95
12
4850LR-12
$34.50
aqua elite mop brush
Mop • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 3/4"
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
3/4"
4850MP-075
$31.95
aqua elite mottler
Mottler • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 1-1/2"
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
1-1/2"
4850M-150
$45.95
Oval Wash • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 1/2", 3/4"
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
1/2"
4850OW-050
$24.95
3/4"
4850OW-075
$34.95
aqua elite quill brush
Quill • Synthetic KolinskySee Prices +See Dimensions +Sizes Available: 6
Size
Item #
Suggested Retail Price
6
4850Q-6
$49.95
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
$9.75
3/0
4850R-3/0
$10.25
0
4850R-0
$10.95
1
4850R-1
$11.65
2
4850R-2
$12.75
3
4850R-3
$13.95
4
4850R-4
$14.95
6
4850R-6
$17.50
8
4850R-8
$21.95
10
4850R-10
$25.95
12
4850R-12
$31.95
16
4850R-16
$37.95
20
4850R-20
$45.95
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
$14.45
1/2"
4850ST-050
$20.75
3/4"
4850ST-075
$31.95
1"
4850ST-100
$39.75
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
$24.95
3/4"
4850W-075
$33.95
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"

$83.95

Aqua Elite 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

$125.95

NextGen Elite™
Aqua Elite™ Features
  • Better Than Natural Kolinsky
  • Delivers Oceans of Color
  • Finest Point and Tapered Edge
  • Animal Friendly 
  • Durable and Affordable
What Does That Brush Do?
Kirk Larsen
Kirk Larsen
Artist/Painter

I have used Princeton brushes for nearly a decade. As a professional artist in both studio and plein air, I use a variety of materials. After finishing a painting session, I review the brushes I’ve chosen from my arsenal, virtually every painting has utilized one or more of Princeton’s brushes.

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