Major Brushes is a brand of handcraft paints and brushes marketed to crafters, painters, and artists. Major Brushes is a family owned company that has been in the business since 1828. The company was founded by a painter named John Major. He began making paintbrushes from hog bristles and selling them to the public in 1828. John's son, John Jr., took over the company after he passed away in 1855. Major's grandson Charles sold the business in 1872 to a group of London businessmen. In the early 20th century, Major became a household name as they expanded their product line to include paint, paintbrushes, and easels. In the 1950's, Major introduced their first premium grade artists' paints with hard-surfaced pans. These premium grade paints helped to make Major the preferred choice for professional artists. Major has continually expanded their product line to include an extensive line of artist brushes, watercolors, rollers, mediums, easels, and more. Major is best known for their premium grade artists' paints that are made with hard-surfaced pans to give professional artists the best quality paint at an affordable price point. They also offer an extensive line of artist brushes, watercolors, rollers, mediums, easels, and more at competitive prices for crafters and home painters alike. Major's family history dates back to 1828 when John Major first started constructing paintbrushes from hog bristles. They have continued to expand their product line throughout their rich history as they have become one of the most popular brands amongst professional artists and crafters alike. Major's current line includes premium grade artists' paints made with hard-surfaced pans, artist brushes made with natural bristle hair, watercolors made with pigments concentrated into large pans for better coverage, rollers made with natural bristle hair to ensure smooth application of paint or ink, mediums made with natural bristle hair for smoother application of ink or acrylic paint on canvases or paper surfaces, easels made with natural wood for sturdy construction without warping or cracking during use which ensures professionals an excellent drawing surface without damaging the surface of the work piece. The company also offers a variety of other items that are useful for artists including carrying cases or boxes that are perfect for storing all types of painting supplies on-the-go or sitting next to one another