Matisse Structure Formula
Matisse Structure Formula is a rich impasto paint that artists love. Available in 96 colours,
Matisse painting mediums make the very versatile Matisse Structure and Flow Formulas even more versatile. Each medium and some of its uses are detailed on the Matisse Mediums main page.
Matisse Inks
Matisse Inks are acrylic based inks that come in a stunning 22 intermixable colours
Matisse Flow Formula
All the attributes of the Structure Formula, but with a thinner viscosity to allow free flowing brushstrokes or use through an airbrush (with minimal dilution). This paint gives a fine flow with a low-sheen finish and good levelling.
Matisse Dry Mediums
Eighteen new dry mediums for acrylics and oils: Add Matisse Dry Mediums to the existing Matisse Mediums and Derivan Mediums for a virtually unlimited range of stunning textural effects.
Matisse Background Colours
Matisse Background Colours are a highly pigmented low-tooth gesso. Used directly onto wood, the Background Colour will not only cover and create a great

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Structure Formula, but with a thinner viscosity to allow free flowing brushstrokes or use through an airbrush (with minimal dilution).

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  • Matisse Structure in 150ml size Matisse Structure 150ml

    The complete range of Matisse Structure Formula artists colours is now available in 150ml metal tubes, fitted with the Matisse flip-top cap and individually packed in cardboard boxes. The intense and vibrant 95 colours covers the full colour spectrum including several unique Australian colours.

  • matisse app icon Now available for download, the Matisse product matching app allows you to use either an image, or the iPhone camera, to select an area of colour and find the closest matching acrylic paint from the Matisse Artist Acrylic paint range.

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  • Artist TalksComing in May 2013:

    Australian artist "Kerrie Lester: In Conversation".

    This demonstration will begin at 3:15pm, Thursday 16th of May 2013 - Hope you can join us then!

Artists Quotes

  • When the colour achieves richness, the form attains its fullness also
    Paul Cezanne
  • "The most fundamental reason one paints is in order to see".
    Brett Whiteley
  • "Purer colours... have in themselves, independently of the objects they serve to express, a significant action on the feelings of those who look at them".
    Henri Matisse