Reply To: Paint Brushes – Help and Advice

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There’s load of options if you look for “pen grips” and “arthritis”, as pens are more prevalent in every day use.

These should help for normal “round” paint brush handles

https://www.nrshealthcare.co.uk/household-aids/reading-writing/pen-grips-writing-reading-aids/pen-grippers-pack-of-3

These look something along the lines of what you have been using (and look washable too)

https://www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk/communication/pen-and-pencil-holders-and-grips-p/soft-pencil-grips-0025999-1403-information.htm

..and finally there’s some bigger options for totally adjusting “how” you grip the pen/paintbrush that may/or may not help?

https://www.completecareshop.co.uk/household-aids/writing-aids/ring-pen-ultra-demonstrated-video

You might need to pad out the brush for use with this tho

My Gran went down with Arthritis in her mid 30s and suffered greatly when trying to grip pens for any length of time (so I feel your pain).

Edit found these, they are “bigger” handled cheapo sable brushes. They might help if you are able to still hold a brush normally.

https://blog.rosemaryandco.com/author/rosemary-thompson/

https://www.rosemaryandco.com/watercolour-brushes/pure-red-sable/series-101

You might be able to find similar for cheaper elsewhere (but there’s no manufacturers make on the brushes to find out)