Jack Richeson's 100% wool hake brushes are ideal for watercolor, particularly for laying out smooth, even washes of color. The soft sheep hair bristles work well with other media and are a popular choice for applying gesso. The brush head is sewn into a beautiful unfinished wooden handle.
FLAX art & design is a genuine Oakland institution. Opening their first store in 1938, they're now on their 3rd generation of family ownership and have recently relocated to a beautiful new Downtown location that could best be described as a "toy store for artists." 80 years in and they're still putting art and community front and center. You can visit them at their own site here, or find more of their products right here on Keep Oakland Alive.