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

21/10/2026

Matisse Mediums ⭐️

While it is possible to make your own encaustic gesso, to prepare your substrate, it can also be a time consuming, messy and expensive process. Homemade encaustic gesso must also be used within a few days as it susceptible to mould growth.

In response to this problem, Matisse has created MM36 High Tooth Gesso (Encaustic). This unique product provides an easy alternative to creating a surface for encaustic painting. Used straight from the container, High Tooth Gesso dries to a white, matte surface that provides much more “bite” than standard gessoes.

19/10/2026

Colour carries history.

The Mayan Set from the Matisse Origins Range explores five distinctive colours inspired by the rich pigment traditions of the ancient Mayan world.

Mayan Yellow • Mayan Red • Mayan Violet • Mayan Green • Mayan Blue

14/10/2026

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Don’t you hate looking at dried paint on your paintbrush, ...so much regret! We have designed Matisse MM35 to bring your brush back to new again.

Matisse MM35 Brush Restorer is designed to replace dangerous, butyl-based cleaners with a powerful safe and plant based alternative. It can remove dried, built up paint from brushes without the use of harsh chemicals and dangerous fumes. MM35 Matisse Brush Restorer contains natural solvents and vegetable-derived detergents which are not hazardous to humans, animals or the ecosystem. It is free-rinsing and will not corrode brush ferrules. It is also grey water and septic tank safe, and completely biodegradable without effluent treatment processes.

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!



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