Matisse Derivan - Proudly Australian Owned and Made
NEWS
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We also regularly sponsor many charities and organisations - come and see some of what we've contributed paint to!
free trial samples of Derivan Liquid pencil available now!
Visit our online discussion forum to claim your free sample sachet now!
Coming Soon! Derivan Liquid Pencil!
 Have you ever been sketching and wanted to cover a larger area quickly?
Or wanted to just variegate the tone very subtly similar to using a watercolour? Well Liquid pencil is capable of all these things and more.
Find out more here.
On sale in stores September 2007 - if you would like to stock this revolutionary new product, please contact sales@matisse.com.au.
Chance to win free! paint
The first 25 artists to share a tip, technique or one of their artworks on the NEW! Online Discussion Forum will receive their choice of either 2 tubes of Matisse Structure or Flow Formula colours, or 2 of the NEW! Derivan 3D Kindyglitz colours.
For more information, visit our Discussion Forum NOW!
online discussion forum now live!
Matisse Derivan are proud to announce their NEW online Discussion Forum. This forum has been developed as a place where anyone who loves using Matisse Derivan products can get together and share their passion.
Matisse Derivan staff will also be available to answer questions on the forum, and exciting opportunities will be announced through the forum.
And it's so easy to use! Simply register, and then log in to use. Become one of the first people to hear the news from Matisse Derivan - register now!
Now available! Matisse Structure sets and Derivan Face & Body sets
Have a look at our the sets here and find a list of colours included in each of the new Matisse Structure Sets, as well as images of all of the sets, including the Derivan Face & Body Paint Toolkit and Starter Set.
October/November 2006
Matisse Open Day images online
Did you attend the annual Matisse Open Day - or wish you had? Check out our gallery to find all the new images that have been uploaded from the 2006 Matisse Open Day!
SIX NEW MATISSE SETS
Introducing six exciting new sets from Matisse Derivan! Each set has been hand selected from the brilliant range of Matisse Structure Formula Colours and Mediums to provide artists with a stunning array of colours.
Available as a combination of Matisse Structure Formula Acrylics and Mediums, these sets are available in the following themes:
If you would like more information about stocking the new Matisse Sets, which will be available in October, please contact David on (02) 9736 2022 or via email on dm@matisse.com.au.
TWO NEW DERIVAN FACE & BODY PAINT SETS
1. TOOLKIT
The Derivan Face & Body Paint Toolkit is an excellent start up set for anyone who is looking to earn a little extra cash at fetes or markets, or anywhere where you need to paint a lot of faces. In addition to 5 great colours, it has everything needed to start including brushes, sponges, and sequins. An inspirational book with a considerable number of face painting ideas and techniques allows artists to develop their face painting repertoire.
2. STARTER SET
Introducing the new Derivan Face & Body Starter Set which includes 5 colours, an applicator sponge and two paint brushes to allow you to start painting faces straight away. Packaged in a convenient hang sell box, the inserts also include two simple face painting projects with step by step images, and a useful colour mixing guide.
If you would like more information about stocking these new sets, please contact David on (02) 9736 2022 or via email on dm@matisse.com.au.
August 2006
New product - Derivan AVscreen!
 Matisse Derivan proudly launch their new product sensation - Derivan AVScreen - and Audio Visual Screen Paint. Use the AVScreen painting system to turn ordinary walls into AV screens - at a fraction of the price - and with outstanding quality.
For more information, visit the Derivan AVScreen page.
Matisse Colour Card now available!
 The new look Matisse colour card has been printed and is now available. To request your copy, contact Matisse Derivan on sales@matisse.com.au or (02) 9736 2022.
Derivan Colour Cards now available
 The new look Derivan colour cards have all been printed and are now available. To request your copy, contact Matisse Derivan on sales@matisse.com.au or (02) 9736 2022.
July 2006
The July/August issue of the Hue Review is now available for download from our newsletter page.
NEW PRODUCT - DERIVAN INK - STAMPING MEDIUM
Matisse Derivan is proud to launch their latest addition to the Derivan Ink range - Stamping Medium.
Derivan Ink - Stamping Medium is a transparent paste that you can mix with either Derivan Inks or Matisse Inks to be able to use them on foam stamp pads.
June 2006
The May/June issue of the Hue Review is now available for download from our newsletter page.
April 2006
Matisse Colour information updated
The Matisse Flow and Structure formula information page has been updated to provide more information for discerning artitists. This page now also includes pigment and transparency information for the 12 new colours in the Matisse range.
New look website
We're currently updating our website - you may have noticed our new look front page - over the next few days, all our pages will be updated to a new style. If you notice anything that is not working in our new format, please let us know - for all web feedback the email address is mr@matisse.com.au
Derivan Colour Cards now available
The new look Derivan colour cards have all been printed and are now available. To request your copy, contact Matisse Derivan on sales@matisse.com.au or (02) 9736 2022.
Matisse Mediums range expands
Matisse Derivan has recently expanded their range of Matisse Mediums to include two popularly requested satin varnishes. Firstly, the popular Polymer varnishes now includes MM28 Polymer Satin Varnish, a water-based acrylic varnish that is non-yellowing and dries completely clear with a semi-gloss finish. The second addition expands the Final Finish varnishes with MM29 Final Satin Finish, a turps based varnish suitable for use over acrylic or oil paintings. As with other Final Finish varnishes, MM29 is strippable and ideal for restoration work or outdoor murals.
For more information about these products, or to find your nearest stockists, please contact Matisse Derivan on sales@matisse.com.au or (02) 9736 2022.
07 February
New Spot Us entries uploaded - Artist Palette, Folk Art and Decorative Painting Magazine, Scrapbooking Memories, Stamping and Papercraft, Scrapbook Creations and My Reflections.
New Craft Ideas Gallery added to Craft Projects page - making your own envelopes, using paint to co-ordinate pages.
January/February 2006 newsletter out now!
Convenient Google site search feature added.
14 December 2005
New Spot Us entries uploaded - Scrapbooking Memories, Stamping and Papercraft, Folk Art and Decorative Painting magazines.
New Craft Ideas Gallery added to Craft Projects page - simple Christmas tag ideas, scrapbooking pages.
Scrapbooker's retail list updated
23 November
November/December Newsletter now out!
09 November 2005
Scrapbooking Suppliers updated
New information page on MiNiS for Scrapbook enthusiasts
New colours included on Matisse Structure and Flow Colour Charts
New Derivan Dimensional Paint - Colour chart updated
29 September
September/October newsletter now out.
- 12 new Matisse colours
- New Derivan MiNiS varnishes
- New labelling for Derivan products
- Open Day information
New workshop added to Matisse Open Day events. Book in now.
Derivan images changed on website - check out the new labelling!
12 September
Scrapbooker's retail list updated
MiNiS retailer's list updated
Matisse Open Day information updated - information on workshops added.
7 September
New Spot Us entries uploaded.
29 July
July/August Hue Review now available!
26 July
Preparations are underway for the annual Open Day. Download your free bookmark here (538kb).
20 June
New Kindyglitz colours now on web!
New Matisse MM27 Low Viscosity Gesso released!
New Derivan Inks and Colour chart!
28 May
May/June Newsletter now available.
 21 March
New Spot Us entry!
New project - Powder Bowl by Wendy Shortland
March/April Newsletter out now!
08 March
JUST LAUNCHED! FAQ DATABASE
Check out our new FAQ database. Explore and find out the answers to your questions, or ask your own.
04 March
Derivan MiNiS barcode list now available online for retailers.
10 February
New Decoupage Project - Christmas Balls by Pat Penfold
 07 February
New Project - Child Harlequin & Balloons by Donna Gilbertson.
05 February
New Project - Extreme Blushing Rose by Brenda Harkness is now online.
04 February
New Spot Us entries! See where we've been seen.
03 February
Current Newsletter now available! Check it out! Newsletter home page.
21 December 2004
Additional Material Safety Data Sheets have now been added for Matisse Cadmiums, Matisse Inks, Derivan Inks and Derivan MiNiS. Find out more on our Health and Safety page.
11 December 2004
The Candy Cane CD project is now online - Merry Christmas! 
02 December 2004
New project uploaded - have fun painting the primitive doll, Candy! Find her at our Folk Art Projects page.
01 December 2004
Win free products just by telling us where you've spotted us! For mor information, go to the Spot Us page.
23 November 2004
November/December 2004 Newsletter now available from the newsletter home page!
22 November 2004
- Matisse Inks page has been updated to give you even more information about this fantastic new product!
- The Derivan MiNiS retailers page is updated regularly - please remember to hit the 'refresh' button to make sure you get the latest page.
- A new Christmas Cracker project by Matisse Consultant Sylvia Figg has been uploaded.
13 November 2004
Changes to the website! Did you want to know more about the following?
30 October 2004
New products launched!
Matisse Derivan are pleased to offer 3 new products. To find out more about these products, why don't you check out their web pages?
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