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Derivan Matisse Since 1964 Derivan has been committed to providing the arts community with the world's finest-quality

12/10/2026

A closer look at one of the small but important steps behind the paint that ends up on your canvas.

07/10/2026

Challenged myself to paint a mini cowboy using only a very select few Derivan paints 🤠 can I do it?

05/10/2026

Matisse Mediums ⭐️

Cleaning up at the end of a day in the studio might be the last thing you want to do but with MM34 cleaning up your brushes and hands is a breeze.

Matisse MM34 Brush & Hand Cleaner was created in response to requests for a gentle cleaner that can remove paint from both brushes and hands. By using MM34 you can be safe in the knowledge that you are using a product that is a naturally derived and made from replenishable natural resources and contains no hazardous toxic or polluting ingredients. It is grey water and septic tank safe, and completely biodegradable without effluent treatment processes.

05/10/2026

A little bit of Matisse magic ✨

Matisse Matt Medium, then mix it into our paints, watch how it transforms your paint with a beautiful matt finish.

Haven’t checked out the Travel Exhibition yet? Consider this your sign to pop in and have a look! 👀🎨The Matisse Travel E...
01/10/2026

Haven’t checked out the Travel Exhibition yet? Consider this your sign to pop in and have a look! 👀🎨

The Matisse Travel Exhibition has made its way to a new location.

📍Parkers Sydney Fine Art Supplies, Sydenham

You’ll also find a beautiful Matisse range in store, so if something catches your eye during the exhibition, be sure to ask the lovely team. They’re always happy to have a chat, share some knowledge and help you find the right product for your next creative project.

Go explore, get inspired & maybe discover your next favourite colour along the way.

Parkers Fine Art Supplies

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01/10/2026

Matisse Mediums ⭐

Matisse MM33 UV* Conservation Varnish produces a hard, non-yellowing, UV protected coating. It will slow the rate of fading of printed material as it reduces UV light spectrum by more than 99%.

UV Conservation Varnish can be applied over Oils, Alkyds, Acrylics and printed surfaces. It is highly recommended a test piece should always be done when applying over a non-Matisse product and especially on printed surfaces.

*the term UV refers to Ultra Violet radiation present in artificial and natural sources such as sunlight and often manifests itself as discoloration or fading, cracking, and, sometimes, total product disintegration if cracking has proceeded sufficiently.

28/09/2026

We’ve been busy creating some new banners telling the story of Derivan, along with our new Matisse Mediums boards to help you discover what each medium can do.

They’re now up and on display at The Sydney Art Store, so if you’re in the area, come have a look!



24/09/2026

Matisse Mediums ⭐

MM32 Light Modelling Paste is a very light product in terms of weight and can be used in large quantities that will not cause canvas to stretch or sag. Straight from the container, Light Modelling Paste is a frothy, grainy compound that can be applied with either a firm-bristled brush or palette knife.

Ways you can use Light Modelling Paste, once dry, you can paint directly onto the surface with any of the Derivan or Matisse acrylic paints, creating a colourful, textured surface. You can also mix paint directly into this product. MM32 allows for free intermixing with Matisse colours in any proportion.

Ready to experiment with texture? Try Light Modelling Paste and see where it takes your next artwork. ✨

16/09/2026

Matisse Mediums ⭐

Struggling with acrylic paint drying too quickly?

MM31 Open Medium is a game-changer for artists who want more time to blend and work their paint.

Mixed with Matisse Structure Acrylics, it helps retain that beautiful impasto quality. With Matisse Flow Acrylics, it keeps the smooth, flowing feel while adding body without making the paint overly viscous.

More working time. Better blending. More freedom to paint.

Perfect for outdoor painting, hot-weather studio sessions and artists who love to blend acrylic colours directly on the canvas.

15/09/2026

Starting a new painting?
What’s the very first paint colour you reach for when creating an artwork? Is it a calming blue, an earthy green, a vibrant red, or a favourite neutral? Tell us your go to colour in the comments and see what other artists are choosing for their next painting.

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