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Derivan is an Australian company and maker of the finest quality artist materials, including the famous Matisse range of professional artist acrylics. Welcome to our site, where you can find information on our products, tips on techniques, projects to do, and much more.
Latest News ::
In-store demos at The Art Scene
Added 19-06-09
See free demonstrations of our products in-store at 'The Art Scene', West Ryde. More info...
July 2 - Dry Mediums
July 16 - Liquid Pencil
July 30 - Gels, Gessos & other mediums
We have moved!
Added 19-05-09
After 20 years at Mortlake NSW, and having outgrown our current warehouse, we have moved to Rhodes and are excited about all the new opportunities this affords us. Read more here.
NEW! Matisse Dry Mediums
Eighteen new dry mediums for acrylics and oils: Add Matisse Dry Mediums to the existing Matisse Mediums and Derivan Mediums for a virtually unlimited range of stunning textural effects.
Check them out here!
Derivan Face and Body Paint sets
Derivan's Face & Body Paints now come in 6 different themed sets - and right here you can find some great tips, videos, and exciting ideas on how to make the most of them!
Clam Recycling initiative
Already receiving awards for our efforts to make Derivan "greener", now we're doing even more by partnering with retailers to re-use old packaging containers on a large scale. More...