Pro Arte Brushes Are Coming to Bomran – A British Success Story We’re Proud to Support

There are some brands that simply feel right for the hobby world, and for us at Bomran, Pro Arte is one of them.
We’re genuinely excited to announce that we will soon be stocking a growing range of Pro Arte paint brushes both online and in-store at Bomran in Corringham, Essex. As huge fans of miniature painting, scale modelling, Warhammer, Gundam, and the wider hobby scene, bringing Pro Arte into the shop is something we’ve been looking forward to for quite a while.
What makes this especially exciting for us is that Pro Arte isn’t just another brush company entering the hobby market. This is a quintessentially British manufacturer with decades of brush-making heritage behind them, with the knowledge having been passed down through three generations- a company that has built its reputation on craftsmanship, quality, and genuine passion for the creative arts.
And honestly, that’s something we really love to support.

A British Brush Manufacturer with Decades of History

Founded in 1973 and based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, Pro Arte has spent decades producing high-quality artist brushes for painters across the UK and beyond. Long before they entered the world of miniature painting and scale modelling, the company had already established itself as one of Britain’s best-known brush manufacturers within traditional art circles.
That history matters.
In a hobby market increasingly dominated by mass-produced products, there’s something refreshing about a company that still places genuine importance on craftsmanship and quality control. Pro Arte’s brushes are still manufactured in Britain, with many brushes continuing to be hand-finished using traditional brush-making techniques refined over generations.
As hobbyists ourselves, we think that crossover between traditional art and miniature painting makes perfect sense. The skills needed to create a fantastic artist brush – paint retention, spring, precision, durability, and control – are exactly the same qualities miniature painters and scale modellers look for when painting detailed figures, vehicles, and terrain.

Why Pro Arte Entering the Wargaming Market Is So Interesting

Miniature painting has evolved massively over the last decade.
Whether you’re painting a Warhammer 40,000 army, Age of Sigmar heroes, historical miniatures, Gunpla kits, or detailed scale models, hobbyists today expect more from their tools than ever before. Precision matters. Brush control matters. Durability matters.
That’s why Pro Arte entering the wargaming and scale modelling market feels genuinely exciting.
Rather than simply rebadging generic hobby brushes, Pro Arte brings years of brush development experience into the space. Their understanding of synthetic fibres, brush shapes, paint flow, and handling translates incredibly well into miniature painting applications.
Ranges such as the Pro Arte Sablon series, Pro Arte Tri-Grip Detailers, Pro Arte Micro Detail brushes, and Pro Arte Prolon brushes all offer something slightly different depending on painting style and preference, but they share the same focus on control and reliability.
For hobbyists painting fine edge highlights, tiny facial features, cockpit details, weathering effects, or layered blends, that level of quality really matters.

Supporting British Brands Matters to Us

One of the biggest reasons we wanted to bring Pro Arte into Bomran is simple: we genuinely enjoy supporting British companies that care about what they produce.
As a UK hobby store based in Corringham, Essex, we always appreciate brands that still value craftsmanship, quality manufacturing and long-term reputation over trend chasing. Pro Arte’s history, family-run roots, and continued British manufacturing make them exactly the kind of company we’re proud to work with.
There’s also something incredibly satisfying about seeing a respected British art manufacturer recognising the creativity and skill involved in modern miniature painting and scale modelling. Anyone who has spent hours carefully layering armour panels, blending cloaks, weathering tanks, or painting tiny details knows that this hobby is absolutely an art form in its own right.
It’s great to see companies like Pro Arte embracing that.

What Hobbyists Can Expect from the Pro Arte Range

We’ll be bringing in a growing range of Pro Arte brushes aimed at miniature painters, hobbyists and scale modellers.

That includes:

• Pro Arte Sablon Brushes
• Pro Arte Micro Detail Brushes
• Pro Arte Tri-Grip Detailer Brushes
• Pro Arte Dry Brushes
• Pro Arte Prolon Brushes
• Pro Arte Sentinel Pure Sable Brushes
• Brush sets

Whether you’re a beginner looking for affordable synthetic brushes to start your painting journey or an experienced painter searching for reliable detail brushes, there’s a lot to like in the range.

We’re particularly excited about the balance Pro Arte seems to strike between traditional craftsmanship and modern synthetic brush technology – something that’s becoming increasingly important for hobby painters looking for durability without sacrificing performance.

More Than Just Another Hobby Brand

One thing that stands out to us about Pro Arte is that their move into the miniature painting space feels authentic.
This isn’t a company trying to jump on a trend overnight. It feels more like a natural evolution of decades spent understanding what artists actually need from a paint brush.
And in many ways, miniature painters and traditional artists aren’t all that different. Both care deeply about control, consistency, technique, and achieving the best possible finish from their work.
That’s why we think Pro Arte is going to resonate strongly with a lot of hobbyists once people start getting these brushes into their hands.

Final Thoughts

At Bomran, we’re always looking for products that genuinely excite us as hobbyists, and Pro Arte absolutely fits that category.
We love the heritage behind the company, we love supporting a British success story, and we’re genuinely pleased to be able to bring these brushes to our customers both online and in-store.
If you’re passionate about miniature painting, Warhammer, Gundam, scale models, or tabletop gaming in general, we think Pro Arte is going to be a brand worth paying attention to.
We can’t wait to get these brushes onto the shelves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are Pro Arte?

Pro Arte is a British brush manufacturer founded in 1973 and based in Skipton, North Yorkshire. The company is well known for producing high-quality artist brushes and is now expanding into the miniature painting and scale modelling market.

Are Pro Arte brushes good for Warhammer painting?

Yes. Many Pro Arte brushes are well suited for miniature painting thanks to their precision points, paint retention, durability, and control.

Will Bomran stock Pro Arte brushes online?

Yes. Pro Arte brushes will be available both in-store at Bomran in Corringham, Essex and online through the Bomran website.

What Pro Arte ranges will Bomran stock?

Bomran will be stocking a variety of Pro Arte ranges including Sablon, Micro Detail, Tri-Grip Detailers, Dry Brushes, Prolon, and selected brush sets aimed at miniature painters and scale modellers.