Matisse Acrylic Paint
Matisse Derivan is the oldest acrylic paint manufacturer in Australia and one of the oldest in the world, producing the world’s finest-quality artist colours and mediums since 1964. Renowned for innovative non-toxic formulas and highly pigmented, uniquely Australian hues, our versatile range of art materials is endlessly customisable—perfect for all creative projects.
Structure Formula
Matisse Structure Formula is a rich heavy-bodied impasto paint that artists adore. Thick and highly pigmented, it is ideal for application with a brush or palette knife for striking textured effects. Combined with the range of Matisse Mediums, Matisse Structure showcases exceptional flexibility of application and finish.
Flow Formula
Matisse Flow Formula is a medium viscosity acrylic paint that glides from the brush. Matisse Flow Formula has all the attributes of the Structure Formula; however, it has a thinner viscosity to allow free-flowing brushstrokes or use through an airbrush (with minimal dilution). This allows the paint to be used for fine brushwork with or without water dilution. This paint gives a low-sheen finish and good levelling.
Fluid Formula
Matisse Fluids are high-flow acrylics with a uniquely smooth, liquid-like viscosity and intense pigment loading. These colours spread easily with a brush and are ideal for tinting. Water fast once dry, Matisse Fluids are an excellent choice for wet-on-dry layering, airbrushing and wet-on-wet watercolour techniques. They dry to a refined glossy sheen.
Ink
Matisse acrylic Inks feature a vibrant range of intermixable colours that include intense primaries, stunning metallics and mesmerising iridescent hues. These brilliant and heavily pigmented colours are highly versatile, designed to suit a variety of applications from calligraphy, technical drawing, airbrushing, watercolour techniques and more.
Background Colour
Build your art on a solid base with Matisse Background Colours – a versatile, highly pigmented acrylic gesso. Suitable for almost any surface, it provides excellent coverage and seals as it primes. Its matt, low-tooth finish resembles gouache, making it ideal for painting, mixed media, and as a pastel primer.
Matisse Studio
Matisse Studio is a versatile, medium-bodied paint designed to meet the creative needs of both students and professional artists alike. This vibrant new range offers the best features of Matisse Structure and Flow acrylics, showcasing the same high-quality pigments in larger 120ml tubes at a more affordable price.
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Matisse Mediums
Mark your creations with a unique touch
Matisse Mediums are complementary products designed to enhance the versatility of acrylic paint. Whether you want to achieve new textures, refine techniques, or experiment with different surfaces, our extensive range of professional-grade mediums has all your creative projects covered—so let your imagination run free with Matisse!
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Industry pioneers
Transforming your approach to paint
Dry Mediums
Matisse Dry Mediums offer an extensive range of unique minerals and man-made additives that blend seamlessly with Matisse and Derivan mediums. Many create remarkable textural effects, both coarse and smooth, while others add bulk without weight—ideal for artists working on large-scale canvases.
Origin Colours
Matisse Origin Colours push the boundaries of acrylic paint innovation, combining rare and unique pigments with expert colour making. Expanding the range of available hues, these collections redefine creative possibilities for artists.
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Realise your artistic potential with expressive techniques.
Photo Transfer
Add a new dimension to your artwork by transferring images or text, creating additional layers of depth and visual interest for a dynamic and engaging composition.
Water Marbleising
Water Marbleising, also known as paper marbling or water marbling, originated around the 10th century in China and Japan and the 16th century in Persia.
Varnishing
A clear coat of varnish on top of your artwork will help to bring out the full intensity and beauty of the pigments, as well as providing resistance to many sources of degradation. Here’s all you need to know.
Sets
Matisse Sets
Discover inspiring themed sets from the Matisse Structure Formula range! Carefully curated, each set features a selection of vibrant Matisse Structure Formula Colours and Mediums, offering artists a diverse palette and endless creative opportunities in 75ml tubes.
Mediums Set
Matisse Mediums are specially formulated to complement Matisse Flow and Matisse Structure acrylic paints, creating a highly adaptable painting system. This kit includes
meticulously chosen selections of mediums,
designed to enhance versatility and inspire acrylic artists with limitless creative possibilities.
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