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BEST Easels

BEST Easels are counted among the finest easels in the world. Their design, materials and construction set the standard in fine artists equipment - there is no compromise in workmanship or quality. They are constructed of American Red Oak and hand rubbed with oil for a beautiful finish. Master craftsmen nail, glue and screw every joint, guaranteeing strength and precision that will last a lifetime. They are amazingly stable, completely functional and truly beautiful. They are everything professional artists' equipment should be. These easels are studio centrepieces, worthy of supporting works of genius. Most BEST easels are shipped to you fully assembled.

Aqua Brique is a unique painting/drawing tool from Cretacolor. It is a watercolour block which can be used for standard watercolour painting but is versatile enough to use for drawing by hand. The block measures 45 x 22 x 12mm and is equivalent to 12.5ml of paint. The special pigments in Aqua Brique provide brilliant colours and exceptional water solubility. It is easily converted into a watercolour simply by adding a few drops of water. The large block form allows for easy pick up and use by hand. The Aqua Brique is suitable for a variety of techniques including watercolour painting and drawing, sketching, sgrafitto and frottage. It can be used on a variety of surfaces including paper, canvas and wood and will also stick to smooth surfaces like glass and plastic.

 The increasing strength of the Australian Dollar means that we are able to offer you the amazing range of Tara Fredrix stretched canvas and canvas panels at reduced prices. The Fredrix guarantee of quality; the Archival Seal, delivers the highest quality product and the low price. Exciting new additions to the range include watercolour canvas, oil primed lined and archival quality canvas covered masonite boards in a variety of sizes plus the great new Paint on Canvas Starter Set.

 Fabriano 

 Fabriano, the longstanding and renowned producer of quality artist paper have always maintained traditional values. Ever since they supplied Michelangelo they have been a well-known and trusted name. Their high standards have not changed over the years and the additions to their range this year mean that Fabriano will meet your artistic needs. We are certain the introduction of the 'Studio' cold press watercolour paper in 200gsm, 300gsm and 270gsm extra rough (torchon) watercolour paper will prove popular. The Artistico line has been upgraded to 4 deckle edges and renamed Traditional White, and the Uno paper with its unique fourth finish has been renamed Artistico Extra White.

Maimeri Polycolor 3D

A new range of 3D acrylic paint from Maimeri. Polycolor 3D is a new range of tinted acrylic paste with excellent elasticity allowing artists' to create fantastic relief effects while still retaining its' strong, compact colour and brilliance. The 24 colours are intermixable, thick, dense and extremely soft. Due to its' comparitively low specific weight, Polycolor 3D is ideal for the application of thick layers of colour. The high quality resin in the formulation ensures the paint is perfectly elastic and can be applied to any support, even flexible ones. The colours can be easily modelled and shaped with a brush, painting knife or spatula. Available in 24 colours in 140ml jars.
Polycolor Body is an acrylic modelling paste designed to complement the range of Polycolor 3D but are compatible with all acrylic paints. The 8 pastes in this range are characterised by their heavy body and have been specifically created for obtaining special effects with acrylic paints.

Richeson Premium Pastel Surfaces

Jack Richeson and Co. have created a range of premium pastel surfaces specifically for pastel work. These new pastel surfaces are available on 3 substrates- Gatorfoam board, hardboard and heavyweight (300gsm) paper.
The texture of these pastel surfaces is like no other. Each surface is screen printed with sanded primer, ensuring even and complete coverage. With an exquisite "toothy" finish, pastels can be applied with ease as the surface grabs and holds the pigment, layer after layer, allowing the artist to achieve great depth in composition. These pastel surfaces are waterproof so you can apply water to soften the edges of the pastel without altering the surface. In addition ink, gouache, acrylics, oils and even watercolours can be freely applied to these surfaces, allowing you to explore a wide range of techniques.

ST.Petersburg Watercolours

Professional quality watercolours at a very reasonable price. These liquid poured, semi-moist, full pan (3cc) and tube (18ml) watercolours are manufactured in a St. Petersburg factory that has been producing colour for over 100 years. The liquid poured process is considered to produce the highest quality grade watercolour pans. The finest raw materials and pigments are used to guarantee the highest possible light and colourfastness. The watercolour pans are soft, rubbery and sticky and never totally dry in the pan as they are not pressed into the mould but poured. They are useable at the first touch and reduce unnecessary wear of your brushes. There are a total of 55 colours in the full pan range and 36 colours in the tubes. A must for all watercolourists!

Shiva Paintstiks

Professional grade, artists' oil colours in a convenient stick form. Manufactured from quality pigments blended with refined lindseed oil and solidified wax base.  Paintstiks can be used in conjunction with conventional oil paint surfaces, mediums and varnishes using the same techniques. As there are no unpleasant odours or fumes, Paintstiks can be used virtually anywhere at any time! When not in use Painstiks form a protective "self sealing" film ensuring they remain moist and fresh. Available in 65 colours including a selection of iridescent colours.

Unison Hand Rolled Soft Pastels

A work of art before you even use them. Unison soft pastels are regarded by many as the world's finest soft pastel. Over a decade ago in the hills of Northumberland, England, artist John Hersey began hand making his own pastels. Specifically developed to be superior in colour, texture and response, Unison soft pastels are unlike any pastel on the market today. The unique colour formulations are the result of over a decade of experimentation, culminating in intense, vibrant colours blended almost exclusively from pigment and water. The colour formulations contain only pure pigments in a cycle of related hues instead of adding black or white to base colours. The fact they are individually hand rolled rather than extruded from a machine gives Unison pastels their distinctive smooth texture and delivers a consistency of response across the colour spectrum that is unmatched by other pastels. All 396 colours are available individually or in a variety of colour value and specialty assortment sets.

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