🖌️ Artis Opus Series D – Professional Brushes for Drybrushing

✨ The drybrush revolution has begun

The Artis Opus Series D is much more than a line of brushes: it is a precision tool that completely reinvents the drybrushing technique. If you ever thought drybrushing was rough, inelegant, or only useful for highlighting edges… it's because you hadn't tried this. From its handcrafted construction to its ergonomic design, each brush is created to get the most out of every detail on your miniatures.

🧠 Designed with feedback from thousands of painters and modellers, and perfected in the United Kingdom, the Series D brushes transform the way you apply highlights, textures and transitions. And they do it with a smoothness, precision and control that simply has no comparison.

🧪 What makes the Series D unique?

🔁 Rounded head and perfect density

Unlike the flat brushes typical of drybrushing, the Series D feature a rounded, compact profile, with carefully packed natural hair bristles. This allows pigment to be applied evenly from any angle and achieve smooth transitions even on irregular surfaces.

✋ Total control with ergonomic handle

The short, sturdy handles provide precision without fatigue, even during long sessions. They feel solid yet light, offering a perfect balance in the hand for confident and repeatable strokes.

💦 Semi-wet drybrushing technique

Yes, you read that right: these brushes benefit from a minimal touch of moisture, using the famous Artis Opus dampening pad. This hybrid technique allows for smooth gradients, zenithal lighting effects or extreme highlights without the dusty look of traditional drybrushing.

📏 Choose your perfect size

The Series D is available in 10 individual sizes to suit any task:

• XS and XS+ – Ideal for edges, faces and fine details

• S and S+ – Perfect for infantry miniatures, armour, clothing, folds

• M and M+ – Ideal balance between detail and surface area

• L and L+ – Large areas, monsters, medium-sized vehicles

• XL and XXL – Huge miniatures, bases, scenery and terrain

🎯 Each "plus" (+) represents an intermediate size, so you can find the brush that fits your style exactly.

Looking for the complete set with case, soap and dampening pad? We have it separately here.

🎨 Compatible with your favourite paints

The Artis Opus Series D works perfectly with all Vallejo acrylic ranges:

• 🌈 Game Color and Model Color – ideal for highlights and gradients with high pigmentation

• ⚡ Xpress Color – perfect for techniques such as Slap Chop or pre-shading

• 🌊 Diorama FX – to bring natural textures like earth, rocks or water to life

They also work wonderfully with pigments, metallic effects, inks or dry paints from any brand.

🧼 Easy care, amazing durability

With proper maintenance, your Series D brushes will last you years. Use a specific soap bar and lukewarm water after each session, dry carefully and shape the tip.

📦 If you choose more than one, we recommend storing your brushes horizontally or in a case to preserve their shape.

⭐ Why makers love it

✔️ Fast and precise highlight application ✔️ Smooth transitions without an airbrush ✔️ No shedding, ages well ✔️ Maximum versatility for miniature painting, scenery or vehicles ✔️ Premium manufacturing, superior performance

Once you try Artis Opus, there's no going back.