Free how-to videos ::
- May 18th, 2012: Glenn Farquhar Artist Talk @Derivan
- October 20th, 2012 Derivan Open Day 2012.
- New MM34 Brush & Hand Cleaner and MM35 Brush Restorer joins the MM family of Matisse Mediums
- New Flip-Top cap introduced in all Matisse and Derivan tube packaging.
- Derivan has expanded its range of protecting varnish products by developing the new MM33 UV Conservation Varnish.
- New eco-friendly packaging to be introduced in our chlidren and students paint range.
- Added to our expanding Face & Body Paint range are the new Face Paint Brush Sets.
- New Face & Body Paint Brush Applicator. A recent addition to Derivan Face Paint range, a no fuss and no mess way of applying facepaint.
- New Face & Body Paint Sticks Sets, Brights, Neon and Pearl Sets. Another exciting addition to our Face Paint range.
- New Face and Body Paint Sets; Aussie, Animals and Spooky added to our exciting range of themed sets.
- New Block Ink Medium & Extender.
Latest Website Updates ::
- Added easy Easter Egg Decorating Project.
- Added comprehensive information on Fluorescent Products including where to find them in Derivan paint ranges.
- Images and info on recently held Derivan Open Day last October.
- Added new demonstration videos by American artist and animator John Hitselberger to Liquid Pencil Videos page.
- Added extended information for Matisse Dry Mediums to Colours Page.
- New Fine Arts Projects section
Did You Know?
Background Capitol Blue was used over 10 years ago in the restoration of the interior of the Capitol Theatre Sydney, and has been used ever since for touch-up work?
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NEW MM34 and MM35
Environmentaly and people firendly. Two more additions join our MM family of Artist Mediums range. You can now safely and effectively clean brushes and hands without harmful chemicals. Restore and deep clean brushes by removing dried up acrylic or oil paint.
MAY Artist Talk @Derivan
Come along and join abstract Artist Glenn Farquhar who will share with you his story of how he started on his amazing art journey. From how he discovered the world of abstract art to now teaching Abstract Art worldwide. [more...]
Happy Easter!
Derivan wishes all our clientele a very Happy Easter. Celebrate by creating these amazingly colourful and easy to decorate easter Eggs... [more...]
New Flip-Top Cap!
As part of Derivan on-going consumer research and product development, of which our packaging plays an increasingimportant factor, the new flip- top cap is... [more...]
MM33 UV Conservation Varnish
Derivan has just extended their varnish range by developing its just released UV Conservation Varnish, a non-yellowing acrylic resin varnish containing UV inhibitors. Matisse UV Varnish goes further as it is able to protect against fading works from UV light... [more...]
Open Day 2011 as it happened
It's was on once again! At Derivan, we opened the minds to all who came to the creative possibilities our products have to offer and all for free!.Amongst the kid's activities, screen printing and the food on offer, we had a number of successful... [more...]
Reduce and Recycle with Eco-Pak
Derivan is introducing a new standard of packaging for our most popular childrens and students range of products after sponsoring research into the recycling habits of... [read more]
Face & Body Brush Applicator
NEW and Available Now!
Complement your face paint experience with the new Derivan Face & Body Paint Brush Applicator. Easy to use, immediate results.
The brush style tip will allow ease of application, no fuss, no mess
and no wasted paint.
Fun Face & Body Paint Sticks
Joining our fun Face Paint range are these three new Face Paint Sticks Sets. With a convenient push-up mechanism, these coloured sticks are very easy to apply and its unique formulation makes them even easier to remove. Just use a paper towel, soap and water.
Fun Face & Body Paint Sets
Derivan has added three new fun Face & Body Paint Sets to our already available and popular themed sets range. A horrible Spooky Set, a wild Animal Set and a proud Aussie Set.
Block Ink Extender
Just added to our extensive range of mediums is the new Block Ink Medium & Extender. A versatile additive for our Block Ink range or if added to Matisse Structure Acrylics it will allow you to create relief prints giving you a larger palette of colours to work with... [more info...]