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Sampling New Products

Free Diana Brandt workshop 

Beth Blinston demonstrating

Look for these buttons throughout our website. The Derivan workshop button will take you to videos we have been making, here in Australia, showing demonstrations and workshops about the use of our products as well as about specific techniques.

In the USA, Joe di Giulio has also been making videos about our products. Find these wherever you see this button.

Face and Body Paint

Blackboard Paint

Derivan Blackboard paint is an easy-to-apply, water-based quality blackboard paint that converts wood, metal, and most other surfaces into a blackboard. Also perfect for giving an existing blackboard a new lease of life. Available in 250ml jars.

Gallery Frames

These high quality gallery-style frames have an exceptional feature that artists will love. No tools required, just a few clicks and your framing is done. With a finely finished smooth surface, they will enhance your artwork, whether works on paper or 3/4 inch canvas

Available in four finishes

• Black

• Whitewash

• Cherry

• Natural

Largest ever expansion of our range!

In one of the largest ever expansions of the Matisse Structure and Flow ranges of colours, Matisse Derivan are excited to launch 29 new colours into the Matisse Structure Range, and 19 into the Matisse Flow range.

There will be something for every artist to get excited about with pure single pigment colours, and boutique blends to deliver the most alluring palette of colours in Australia. Both formulas introduce an extension of the very popular ‘Australian’ range of colours, designed to capture unique Australian hues for artists, as well as a range of Transparent based colours which create exciting luminescent glazes, in gorgeous earth colours.

There is also the establishment of a set of primary colours, which give an exceptional range of mixes from just three colours, providing a great foundation for artists.

These additions give Flow and Structure formulas an identical range of 95 colours!

NEW! Face and Body Paint Glitters

Many face painters have been wanting a cosmetic grade glitter that is safe to use on faces. Matisse Derivan are proud to extend the Derivan Face and Body paint range to include 12 glamorous new glitters! These glitters come in an easy squeeze nozzle that will make application a breeze.

Painting Knife Set

Australian owned, designed and made…. Matisse Derivan Painting Knives have been developed in collaboration with Australian plastics design experts and professional artists for artists of all grades and painting styles. Constructed using the latest proven plastic technologies, Matisse painting knives have unsurpassed spring and response when handling thick heavy bodied paints (such as Matisse Structure Formula Acrylics and MM2 Impasto
Medium). Matisse Derivan Painting Knives have all the benefits of traditional metal knives however they clean up more easily, the handle will not separate from the blade and they do not rust!

Backpacks

Travel in style using the most versatile of all art companions. The Derivan travel backpack that comes with wheels and a lightweight extendable handle to make travelling with your art supplies easy! The backpack features three zippered compartments, including a small easy access section on the front, a separate section for all your small bits and pieces, including a mesh pocket and clip for keys, and a large storage area for everything else you need to carry, there is a large removable brush holder and paint holder which is held in place with Velcro for the artist on the go.

Folios

The Derivan Folio has a built in brush holder, space for your sketchbook, and great storage pockets to carry essential art supplies in, folding in half with a shoulder strap for easy carrying. These attractive folios Come packaged with an introductory set from either the Derivan Student, Derivan Artist, or Matisse Structure ranges.

Technical Guide

The Matisse Derivan Technical guide is now available in a new A6 visual diary format. Jam packed with useful information about Matisse products, helpful tips and techniques, including a handy visual diary, colour schemes guide and scales.