Premium rounded drybrush line for controlled texture, weathering, and comfortable long-session use.
Series D is Artis Opus's dedicated drybrush line, built around a rounded head shape and a short, chunky handle for control and comfort. The brand's positioning is explicit: "Dry-brushing reborn."
The heads are rounded rather than flat, and densely packed with premium-grade natural hair. This means the brush can pick up detail from multiple directions rather than only from a linear edge, and the dense hair helps controlled paint transfer while resisting fray. Compared with standard bristle drybrushes, Series D is softer, more controlled, and more comfortable for long sessions.
What makes this brush special
Rounded head shape captures detail from all angles, unlike flat drybrushes. Densely packed premium natural hair for controlled paint transfer. Short, chunky handle designed for the grip and pressure patterns of drybrushing. Significantly softer and more precise than budget drybrushes.
Medium compatibility
Acrylic
Best with properly thinned acrylics, especially for detail and glazing.
Miniature Paints
Works well with fluid hobby acrylics for detail, layering and controlled basecoating.
Mixed Media
Great for
Controlled drybrushing with a softer, denser head than typical coarse drybrushes
Textured surfaces where a rounded head can pick up detail from different angles
Comfortable grip over long sessions thanks to the short, chunky handle
Hobby painters who want a premium drybrush that feels more precise than a basic brush
Technique & use
Drybrushing
Weathering
Basecoating
Less ideal for
Fine point work, lining, or edge highlights — use Series S or M instead
Controlled watercolour or ink brushwork
Precision miniature detailing
Buyers expecting a traditional pointed sable brush
Size chart coming soon — variant dimensions not yet populated for this series.
How to care for your brush
Clean immediately after use and reshape as best you can. Brush soap or suitable artist brush cleaner. Keep the head clean, dry, and not crushed. Don't leave paint in the head, don't scrub harshly, and don't use it for tasks requiring a sharp point.
Premium drybrush set that delivers exceptional control and precision for miniature painting. Customers said these brushes "really bring out the detail" and achieve "amazing" blending effects. Praised for ease of handling, even with dexterity issues. While not cheap, reviewers agree they're "well worth the money" and will last years.
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Robert Pirie
Superb drybrush
I've been wanting to try the Artis Opus range for a while and these drybrushes don't disappoint,they really bring out the detail on a model and I find very easy to handle (especially with my dexterity issue's).I would definitely buy them again from Hobby Heaven.
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Edward Gould
Believe the hype
I was very happy when I purchased my set of Artis Opus S brushes, although not cheap they are well worth the money IMO. But is it really worth spending good money on fancy dry-brushes? In a word yes. The control and precision on these things is pretty great, and the blending and effects you can achieve border on amazing. I’m a convert
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Mark Beasley
Great brush set
Just come back to wargaming after 30 year break. Needed to buy new brushes and knew I wanted a good set of dry brushes for WW2 armour. This set are perfect and will last me years.
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Eric S
Dampening pot
Very useful for dry brushing.
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Malcolm Asker
Excellent Product Best Drybrush ever
How much.........well worth it
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Alex
Are you getting stock of the series D brush sets back in over the next month or so?
I much appreciate your time and response.
Hobby Heaven
Hi Alex. D series will be available at the beginning of 2023. Currently there is a delay at the manufacturer due to high demand
