Since Purdy's beginnings in a small garage in Portland, Oregon in 1925, the art of making premium painting tools has always been at the heart of the Purdy success story. Purdy is the preferred brand of nearly all professional painters with whom I have worked. Each brush is hand-made and is signed by the craftsman who assembled it. Most importantly, if cleaned properly Purdy brushes last forever and therefore the energy required to recycle or replace is never even an issue. For more information, click here: