Derivan is an Australian company and maker of the finest quality artist materials, including the famous Matisse range of professional artist acrylic paints and paint products.
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February Artist Talk @Derivan
Added Feb-2012
Watch this free and easy translation of a cityscape. Working from drawings done on site, watch artist Paul McCarthy's painting take shape in a loose and lively atmosphere.... [more...]
New Year - New Cap!
Added Jan-2012
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...]
NEW MM33 UV Conservation Varnish
Added 06-10-11
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
Added 17-11-11
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...]
NEW! Eco-Pak
Added 26-08-11
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
Added 27-06-11
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
Added 08-04-11
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
Added 24-01-11
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. For videos, tips and ideas just click here.
Block Ink Extender
Added 17-09-10
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...]