The Caran d’Ache Squirrel Hair Watercolour Brush Petit Gris No. 12 (Ref. 115.101) is a classic watercolour brush made for artists who love fluid washes, smooth blends, and expressive brushwork. Crafted with superior-quality squirrel hair, this brush is valued for its excellent water retention and soft, flexible feel—helping you lay down generous, even washes with minimal effort.

The Petit Gris (squirrel hair) fibres naturally hold a high volume of water and pigment, making them ideal for building luminous layers and creating seamless gradients. The brush’s responsive body allows you to move from broader strokes to more controlled passages, perfect for traditional watercolour techniques, wash work, and loose atmospheric painting.

Finished with a rough wooden handle coated in black varnish and a comfortable 19 cm length, this individually wrapped brush is a refined addition to any serious watercolour kit—whether you’re painting landscapes, botanicals, portraits, or sketchbook studies.

Key features

• Petit Gris watercolour brush No. 12

• Superior-quality squirrel hair for high water and pigment retention

• Soft, flexible fibres for smooth washes and blending

• 19 cm brush length for comfortable control

• Rough wooden handle finished with black varnish

• Supplied individually wrapped

Safety: Warning — not suitable for children under 3 years old.
Product reference: 115.101