Painting with Heart
The Brushes You’ll Use in My Upcoming MakeHer Workshops
There’s a quiet kind of magic that happens when you find the right tools. The brush that feels like an extension of your hand. The one that holds colour just so, releases it in a perfect sweep, and makes you forget about technique because you’re lost in the joy of creating.
For me, those brushes come from Rosemary & Co — and after years of painting, teaching, and testing, I’ve gathered my favourites into one place: the MakeHer Gouache Brush Set.
And here’s the exciting part — if you join one of my upcoming MakeHer Workshops, these are the very brushes you’ll be working with.
The Story Behind the Set
When I first began painting with gouache, I didn’t know how much the right brush would change everything. I tried whatever I could find locally, but they often left me fighting the tools instead of flowing with them.
Then I discovered Rosemary & Co. Their brushes had the perfect balance of spring and softness, and they seemed to understand gouache the way I did — as a medium that’s both bold and delicate, forgiving yet precise.
Over time, I found myself reaching for the same handful of brushes again and again. They became my go‑tos for everything:
Laying down buttery washes
Pulling crisp, confident lines
Adding those tiny, satisfying details that make a painting sing
When students in my workshops asked, “Which brushes are you using?”, I realised it was time to share my exact set — so you could paint with the same tools I trust every day.
What’s Inside
The MakeHer Gouache Brush Set includes the exact shapes and sizes I use in my own work and teaching. Each one has been chosen for how it handles gouache:
Perfect pigment control – no overloading, no streaks
Durable and reliable – they’ll be with you for years
A joy to clean – because the less time you spend scrubbing, the more time you spend painting
These aren’t “starter” brushes you’ll outgrow. They’re the kind you’ll keep coming back to, whether you’re painting your first gouache piece or your hundredth.
Why the Right Brush Matters in a Workshop Setting
When you’re learning something new, the last thing you need is to wrestle with your tools. The right brush lets you focus on the joy of painting, not the frustration of making it work.
In my workshops, I want you to feel that joy from the very first stroke. That’s why I’ve chosen to put the MakeHer Gouache Brush Set in your hands — so you can experience the same ease, control, and confidence I feel in my own studio.
Your Invitation to Paint with Me
If you’ve ever wanted to explore gouache, refine your skills, or simply spend a day immersed in colour and creativity, my upcoming MakeHer Workshops are for you.
You’ll not only learn my favourite techniques, but you’ll also get to work with the exact brushes I use every day. By the end of the session, you’ll understand why they’ve earned a permanent place in my jar — and maybe in yours, too.
You can find the set here through Rosemary & Co if you’d like to have them ready before the workshop. Or simply come along, and I’ll have them waiting for you.
So here’s my challenge to you:
Join me, pick up these brushes, and let’s paint something that feels like you.
