Derivan‘s range of Matisse Painting Mediums are complementary products designed to make acrylic paint more versatile. and dynamic. Modify thickness, sheen, drying time, texture and fluidity of your paint film without compromising its properties. The range currently consists of more then 30 mediums, making everything truly possible with Matisse.

List of Matisse Mediums

MM1 Drying Retarder

Slows drying time when added to Matisse paints.

MM2 Impasto Medium

Provides high build relief when allowed to dry and then painted over with Matisse colours, or when mixed directly with the paint.

MM3 Surface Tension Breaker

Thins paint so that less water is required, keeping colours stronger. Ideal for Airbrush or Watercolour techniques.

MM4 Gel Medium (Gloss Finish)

Dries clear or mixes with Matisse colours to give a 3D high-gloss glaze.

MM5 Matt Medium

Add to Matisse Colours to achieve a matte sheen/finish.

MM6 Polymer Matt Varnish

Use as a final varnish or can be mixed with Matisse Colours. Non-yellowing matt finish.

MM7 Polymer Gloss Varnish

Use as a final varnish or can be mixed with Matisse Colours. Non-yellowing high gloss finish.

MM8 Spreader Medium

Add to Matisse Colours to achieve washes and glazes.

MM9 Acrylic Painting Medium

Use to increase binder content of Matisse Colours when reducing them with water.

MM10 Gesso

A full bodied permanent, flexible primer for use on canvas, paper, board or wood for paintings in acrylics or oils.

MM11 Polyurethane Satin Varnish

Water-based Polyurethane varnish with a non-yellowing hard wearing satin finish (for use on rigid surfaces only)

MM12 Clear Sealer

Use for sealing very porous surfaces such as terracotta or as a tannin blocker for "green" wood.

MM13 Fabric Fixative

Mix equal parts with Matisse Colours to produce a fabric paint which when heat set will adhere to most fabrics

MM14 Gloss Varnish (turps-based)

Conservation quality solvent-based non-yellowing acrylic gloss finish varnish. Redissolves in turps to strip and clean or to rework.

MM15 Matt Varnish (turps-based)

Conservation quality solvent-based non-yellowing acrylic matt finish varnish. Redissolves in turps to strip and clean or to rework.

MM16 Faux Finish & Marbling Gel

Also known as scumble glaze. Mix with Matisse Colours to slow drying time and extend the paint to achieve transparent glazes.

MM19 Polyurethane Gloss Varnish

Water-based polyurethane varnish with a non-yellowing hard wearing high gloss finish (for use on rigid surfaces only)

MM20 Water-Based Patina (Antiquing Medium)

Use in conjunction with Matisse Colours to give an antiqued or patinated effect

MM22 Print Paste

Mix with Matisse Colours to achieve brilliant transparent prints when screen printing. Slows drying time and extends colour

MM24 Iridescent Medium Mix with Matisse Colours to achieve lively iridescent effects

MM25 Black Gesso

A full bodied permanent, flexible primer for use on canvas, paper, board or wood for paintings in acrylics or oils.

MM26 Transparent Gesso

(Pastel Primer) A clear gesso which may be mixed with Matisse Background Colours to produce "coloured gessos" or "pastel primers"

MM27 Low Viscosity Gesso

A low viscosity alternative gesso for artists who want to brush straight from the jar.

MM28 Polymer Satin Varnish

Use as a final varnish or can be mixed with Matisse Colours. Non-yellowing satin finish.

MM29 Final Varnish Satin Finish

Conservation-quality solvent-based non-yellowing acrylic satin finish varnish. Redissolves in turps to strip and clean or to rework.

MM30 Matt Gel Medium

All the valued qualities of Derivan's original Matisse Gel Medium, now in a matt finish.

MM31 Open Medium

Extends the "open" or "working" time of acrylics without affecting consistency.

MM32 Light Modelling Paste

A modelling compound with a lighter body and finish. Build relief and texture without the constrains of weight.

MM33 UV Conservation Varnish

Non-yellowing acrylic resin varnish containing UV inhibitors. Final clear gloss finish.

MM34 Brush & Hand Cleaner

Gentle cleaner to remove paint from both brushes and hands. Natural ingredients, non toxic or polluting, biodegradable.

MM35 Brush Restorer

Plant based alternative cleaner to remove dried, built up paint from brushes. No harsh chemicals and dangerous fumes.

MM36 High Tooth Gesso

(Encaustic) Recommended ground for encaustic work or as a soft or oil pastel primer. High tooth finish. Permanent.

MM37 Self Leveling Medium

Additive that creates smooth, glossy finishes with minimal surface texture.

From the manufactures of the first liquid face paint products in Australia and formulated to the highest standards, conforming to all government regulations and requirements (including Australian and EC cosmetic regulations, and Australian Standard 1647.3).

The complete face and body painting system is designed as a drama and theatre paint which can be used for fetes, fairs, children’s parties, sports events and wherever face and/or body painting is required. effectively and easily transform familiar faces into pirates, princesses, cowboys, monsters and more with the Derivan Face and Body Paint System of Colours, Themed Sets, Markers, Fake Blood, Crayons and Auxiliaries.

FACE AND BODY PAINT

ustralian owned and made, this non-toxic paint has been designed as a drama and theatre paint and wherever face and/or body painting is required.  Our face paint range is full of bright, vibrant colours with superior coverage, that dries quickly and washes easily in warm soapy water.

Derivan Face Paint Range is available in 10 brilliant Standard colours; 6 Fluorescent colours; 3 Metallic colours in 40ml & 250ml sizes.Complementing the range is a selection of 12 Face & Body Paint Glitters packaged in 36ml squeeze bottles.

FACE & BODY PAINT MARKER

Face & Body Paint Markers are available in a range of basic colours, that includes red, yellow, blue, green, pink, white and black. They are water based and completely non-toxic. Each pen has dual tips. One is a chisel tip, which is flat, and it’s good for covering larger areas. The other is a bullet tip, perfect for outlining that buttery or adding those cat whiskers! They also dry quickly which is handy ifyou are working with small and resless subjects.

FACE & BODY PAINT THEMED SETS

Included in each kit arve 40ml jars of paint, or three 40ml jars of paint and two 36ml bottles of glitter paint formulated for the face and body. In addition to the paints, each kit also contains an applicator sponge and two paintbrushes, plus design ideas to get you started. All colours are intermixable and clean up in water. Choose from Starter Set, Fairy Princess, Cowboys & Pirates, Butteries & Flowers, Superheroes, Monsters & Ghouls, Animals, Aussie, Spooky

FACE & BODY PAINT FAKE BLOOD

A realistic imitation blood product suitable for theatrical professional applications and home use. It has the same texture and consistency as real blooowing and drying in a similar fashion. This pleasant-smelling liquid can be used in conjunction with products that create fake cuts and scrapes. Derivan Face & Body Paint Fake Blood comes in 36ml and 135ml squeeze bottle, 500ML and a 2 Litre Eco-Pak

Derivan Liquid Pencil Why just sketch with graphite when you can paint it too!

Have you ever been sketching and wanted to cover a larger area quickly? Or wanted to just variegate the tone very subtly similar to using a watercolour? Well, Derivan Liquid Pencil is capable of all these things and more. It's a truly revolutionary way to create sketches.

Derivan Liquid Pencil is available in Permanent and Rewettable formulas in six subtle graphite shades - Yellow, Red, Blue. Sepia, Grey 3 and Grey 9 in 40ml jars.

Derivan Liquid Pencil is an innovative new product that allows you to create authentic graphite pencil effects and pencil sketches using a liquid.  It has been formulated to be easily thinned with water or MM9 Acrylic Painting Medium (to maintain permanency) and allow for the softest of colours to be applied with a brush, nib, or other art tools. With a creamy consistency, and a different rheology (flow of liquid matter), artists now have a wider scope for creating sketches.

Lighter or darker results can be obtained by mixing in a combination of water and medium and the effective layering (glazing) of different shades. Water will allow you to spread it more easily and the addition of MM9 Medium will maintain the intrinsic structure of the product.

As with all creative undertaking, experimentation is recommended as there are no precise 'fool proof' method to achieve exact variety of tones.

Due to a precisely balanced formulation another great benefit of the Permanent liquid pencil is that it  will “burnish up’ in a similar manner to traditional graphite but it will not smudge. 

The Rewettable formula will also allow you to remove areas using water – in a similar manner to watercolour techniques. A standard eraser can also be used and while it will remove some of the colour it will not erase back to clean paper.  Another advantage to using Derivan Liquid Pencil is that large areas can be built up and covered quickly and easily. This product can is also completely compatible with traditional solid form of graphite.

Each of the shade variations gives each colour in the Derivan Liquid Pencil range unique properties. There are distinct undertones such as blue, yellow, red, and sepia, in addition to neutral grey in two different finishes - to allow a great range of options for artists – Grey 3 and Grey 9. The number is indicative of the final rendered layer’s undertone (cooler or warmer grey ) rather than lightness or darkness.

As part of the Derivan range of school products Derivan manufactures completly non - toxic water based printing Inks for safe use in the class room and at home.

Derivan Screen Ink

is a totally water-based silk screen printing ink. It has been formulated as a safe, non-toxic ink for fabric, and can be used in the classroom or at home safely without the worry of being exposed to harmful solvents such as white spirits, turps or thinners. Derivan Screen Ink washes up in water (before it is heat set) but has excellent rub resistance and lightfastness once heat set.

Derivan Block Ink

has the perfect consistency for lino or wood block printing and transfers and will allow sharp, accurate prints onto paper. It is non-toxic and easy to clean up while still giving the feel of a profes-sional grade oil-based printing ink. Derivan Block Ink

has been formulated for lino and wood block printing on paper. Derivan Block Ink will remain open on the block for some time but once printed will dry quickly. If a longer open time is required, mix Derivan Drying Retarder to slow the drying time

Only the finest quality pigments and ingredients are selected for the Matisse range of professional artist acrylic colours. All have the highest lightfastness rating of ASTM I or II. All Matisse paints are fully compatible with the range of Matisse Mediums working together to create a highly versatile painting system for all artists.

Matisse Structure Formula

Matisse Structure Formula is a rich impasto paint that artists love. Available in 98 colours, Matisse Structure Formula paint is ideal for application with a brush or palette knife for striking textured effects, or combined with the range of Matisse Mediums for exceptional flexibility of application and finish.

Matisse Flow Formula

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 fine flow with a low-sheen finish and good levelling. Matisse Flow is available in 95 colours covering the full colour spectrum, including several uniquely Australian colours and Metallics.

Matisse Fluid

Matisse Fluid is our most liquid-like paint, yet despite its texture, it is highly pigmented. Each colour has an ASTM rating of I or II indicating Very Good lightfastness to Excellent Lightfastness and are completely opaque when used directly from the container. Matisse Fluid is available in a brilliant range of 35 colours and they are completely compatible with our Structure and Flow formula paints, can be either blended together or used by itself on the same artwork.

Matisse Background Colours

Build your art on a strong foundation with Matisse Background Colours: an all-purpose pure acrylic that can be applied to almost any surface. 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 surface to paint on, but will also seal the surface with its built-in sealer.

All Matisse Background Colours are especially designed for use on canvas (and board, etc.) however they have also been used extensively in interior domestic decoration.

Matisse Inks

Matisse Inks are acrylic based inks that come in a stunning 22 intermixable colours, including metallics and iridescents! They have bright, intense colours and are heavily pigmented for use in many applications. Perfect for calligraphy, pen and wash, technical drawing and airbrushing as well as watercolour techniques on paper and painting on prepared canvas.