Update: Artist Talk IV
Updated 6-11-09
Talk 4: Make Your Colours Pop - with Mignon Parker
Following the success of last month's Artist Talk from contemporary impressionist Paul McCarthy, Mignon Parker will be discussing the many uses of paints, the mediums with which to combine them, and their suitability for various processes. Mignon’s influences derive from Michelangelo and the Renaissance period, the French Impressionists, and the subtle use of black line as in Margaret Preston’s woodcuts. Enjoy this opportunity to discuss a variety of painting styles with Mignon - reserve a seat now (details below).
Derivan's Artist Talks are free and open to all. They take place on the last Friday of each month, at their new premises at 4/23 Leeds Street Rhodes.
Contact us now to join us for our 4th Artists’ Talk. Places are limited, and it's important that you reserve a place to attend by emailing us at rsvp@matisse.com.au or telephoning (02) 9736 2022. For more information contact details are the same.
Derivan Artist Talks are also streamed live on our website. You can watch the talks from home if you have a broadband internet connection.
Free in-store demonstrations at The Art Scene
Added 19-06-09
The Art Scene: 914 Victoria Road, West Ryde, 2114, NSW
Phone: 02 9807 6900
Matisse Dry Mediums -12 - 2pm
Thursday 2nd July 2009
Wendy Shortland will create a textured abstract landscape using the new Matisse Dry Mediums. This
innovative range of eighteen minerals and man-made additives is designed to be mixed with existing
Matisse mediums, creating amazing effects. Wendy will explain the specific function of each of these
immensely varied dry mediums. She will demonstrate the creation of superb textural effects as a
surface for painting. In the second step Wendy will complete the art work with glowing Matisse
acrylic paints and finally enhance the surface using some decorative dry mediums, perhaps gleaming
Glass Beads or glinting Black Flake Hex. A project sheet will be available as a step-by-step guide for
artists wishing to paint a similar landscape of their own at home.
Matisse Liquid Pencil & Inks -12 - 2pm
Thursday 16th July 2009
Join artist Sue Raccanello, when she will take you step by step on a visual and verbal journey with
Derivan Liquid Pencil. With the consistency of cream, Liquid Pencil can be thinned easily with water
and can cover large areas quickly. Sue’s artwork will be on display, and during this two-hour session
she plans to share with you as much as she can of her own experiences and skills with Liquid Pencil.
At the end of the demonstration you will have the opportunity to try Liquid Pencil for yourself.
Matisse Artist Acrylics and Mediums 12 - 2pm
Thursday 30th July 2009
Be sure to see artist Mignon Parker’s exciting and colourful demonstration of Matisse acrylic paints and
mediums. Not only will you learn what these paints and mediums can do, but Mignon will share with
you her personal tips and tricks, and much more. Discover many and varied ways of using gessos and
gels to apply texture and interest to your artwork, and learn how to take these fascinating mediums
one step further.
Update: We Have Moved
Added 5-06-09
We are now settled in to our new premises at Rhodes, having completed the mammoth task of moving 20 years' worth of equipment with only 6 days of downtime. Everything is up and running once again, and we thank you for your patience as we completed this important step in Derivan's evolution.
We Are Moving!
Added 14-05-09
After 20 years here in Mortlake we are moving, as we have outgrown our current warehouse, and are bursting at the seams.
Where are we moving to?
Units 3 and 4, 23 Leeds Street,
Rhodes NSW 2142
Phone: 02 9736 2022 (No Change)
Fax: 02 9736 3637 (No Change)
Postal Address: P.O. Box 335 Concord NSW 2137 (No Change)
E-Mail Address: derivan@derivan.com.au OR matisse@matisse.com.au (No Change)
When?
Early to Mid May 2009.
Business Interruption?
There will be an unavoidable impact for a short period of time on filling and despatching orders to you. We anticipate production being down for approx. 10 working days; however despatch of finished goods will only be disrupted for the first week of May 2009.
How will it affect you?
Please aim to have May orders in by Friday 24th April 2009 (and then it won’t affect you). So to help us, could you please have your May orders in by the 24th April. This will, hopefully eliminate any hold ups. It will also allow us to know what stocks to build up to keep us going while production is down.
Some Points of Interest: Being Green
After literally hundreds of visits to potential factories we have found this brilliant new home in Rhodes, at approx twice the size of our existing factory – we will have some more much needed room. Aside from space there are many other benefits in our move, firstly there is the opportunity to be a little greener in the way we do things- some of the new things we will be doing are:
- The building was selected as it is sited well to make use of the natural movement of the sun for both optimal light and climate control
- It is anticipated we will be using half the energy in lighting the new building,
- climate control – due to the way the building is situated and the fact the entire building is fully insulated -it is anticipated that by mechanical means the office will need little or no air conditioning and the factory will make use of cross ventilation vents (to be installed).
- We will be moving to a “closed water” system – which in theory means we will be recycling all our water and will cut our water usage in half (which is down substantially from 10 years ago due to systems already implemented)
- This site was also selected as it is close to public transport being located 600m from Meadowbank wharf, 750m from Rhodes train station and 200m from the bus. In keeping with our sustainability program we will have push bike parking and amenities to encourage staff and visitors to ride to the new factory.
- Further advantages will be greater efficiencies in production through better placement of equipment (plus some new equipment)
We welcome all customers to come and view our new premises, and remember each year we have our OPEN DAY: Saturday 17th October 2009, commencing 10.00am. Don’t forget!
Derivan Sponsors Ride2School Competition
Added 19-03-09
Using colours, pictures, and creative flair, students can design the artwork for a helmet that’s bright and stands out from the crowd.
The helmet artwork needs to appeal to all students both males and females and make being safe cool on the Ride2School!
Who can enter?
All primary and secondary school students in NSW
The Prizes
There will be 3 finalists and 1 winner from each region of NSW who will win a bicycle, a helmet and other cycling goodies. One of the regional winners will be selected as the overall winner and have their artwork printed on the RIDE2SCHOOL HELMET which will be available for sale across the state and they will also win a cycleskill workshop for their school!
How to Enter
Download the helmet design sheet from http://www.bicyclensw.org.au/content/ride2school.
Complete your artwork on the design sheet and send to:
RIDE2SCHOOL & ABC Radio Art competition
GPO Box 272,
Sydney, NSW, 2001
Competition closes at 5pm on FRIDAY 29TH May 2009
Matisse Acrylics in Antarctica
Matisse paints are being used as far south as one can go, and in the coldest conditions one is likely to encounter. Steven Eastaugh, resident artist in Antartica for a whole year, is the first Australian arts fellow to winter over.
When Steven goes to his studio to paint, it is necessary for him to hold on to a rope to travel the twenty-five metres from his living quarters to his studio, shown in the picture below.
You can read more about the Antarctica adventures of this extremely well-travelled artist, and see his paintings on his website.
Open Day 2008 photos
Added 18-10-08
Free entertainment |
Sampling new products |
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Free Diana Brandt workshop |
Beth Blinston demonstrating |