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.
