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Art Spectrum

Art Spectrum is a distinguished Australian brand with a rich legacy of producing premium-quality art supplies, earning the trust and loyalty of artists both locally and internationally. Established in 1966, the brand has built its reputation on delivering products that combine tradition with innovation, catering to artists who demand the highest standards in their materials. Known for its wide range of professional-grade oil paints, watercolours, gouache, and soft pastels, Art Spectrum stands out for its use of pure pigments and meticulous attention to detail in production, ensuring vibrant, long-lasting colours with exceptional lightfastness.

Art Spectrum’s oil paints are particularly celebrated for their rich, buttery consistency and extensive color palette, while their soft pastels are crafted with carefully selected pigments, offering smooth application and excellent coverage. The brand also offers a comprehensive selection of mediums, primers, and grounds, allowing artists to customise their materials for specific techniques and surfaces. Their specialty products, such as pastel primers and oil painting mediums, are designed to enhance artistic possibilities, catering to both traditional and experimental practices.

In addition to colour, Art Spectrum emphasises sustainability and quality control, sourcing materials ethically and ensuring that each product meets rigorous standards. The brand's dedication to supporting artists of all skill levels is evident in their range, which includes products suitable for beginners, hobbyists, and seasoned professionals. Whether you're sketching, painting en plein air, or working in the studio, Art Spectrum provides reliable tools that inspire creativity and confidence. With a deep commitment to craftsmanship and artistry, Art Spectrum continues to be a trusted choice for artists seeking excellence in every brushstroke.

 

Art Spectrum Art Clean 500ml

NOW $32.95

Art Spectrum Art Clean is a brush and tool cleaner made from a blend of natural and biodegradable extracts. Similar to turpentine with a citrus scent and does not contain any petroleum-based solvents and no harmful bleaches.

 

Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache Paints 22.5ml

FROM $11.95

Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache is a highly pigmented water-based paint that dries to a velvety finish. Quick drying, but re-wettable, Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache allows for minimal wastage, making it ideal for schools and teaching purposes.

Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache Paint is also available in 30ml and 40ml sizes.

 

Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache Paints 30ml

ONLY $23.95

Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache is a highly pigmented water-based paint that dries to a velvety finish. Quick drying, but re-wettable, Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache allows for minimal wastage, making it ideal for schools and teaching purposes.

Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache Paint is also available in 22.5ml and 40ml sizes.

 

Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache Paints 40ml

ONLY $18.95

Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache is a highly pigmented water-based paint that dries to a velvety finish. Quick drying, but re-wettable, Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache allows for minimal wastage, making it ideal for schools and teaching purposes.

Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache Paint is also available in 22.5ml and 30ml sizes.

 

Art Spectrum Artists' Soft Pastels

ONLY $7.65

Art Spectrum Artists' Soft Pastels are made with the highest quality lightfast pigments. They provide pure, intense, brilliant colours with a rich velvety finish. 

 

Art Spectrum Artists' Watercolour Paints 10ml

FROM $13.50

Art Spectrum Artists' Watercolour Paints contain highly pigmented and lightfast vibrant colours.

Create stunning watercolour artworks by building up layers with thin washes or using by using wet on wet techniques

 

Art Spectrum Beeswax

NOW $48.95

Added to oil mediums and varnishes to add body and alter brushstrokes for a unique matte effect, Art Spectrum Beeswax is a must for both beginner and professional artists. Typically layered to create more opaque, translucent effects, it can be combined with coloured wax and collage materials, or scraped, textured or polished to a chosen finish.

Sold by weight rather than volume, Art Spectrum Beeswax can also be used for candle making, batik painting and timber polishes. At Discount Art N Craft Warehouse, we sell Art Spectrum Beeswax in pellet form and in 500g bags. Easily melted, they are perfect for encaustic art, varnishing, candle making and Batik applications.

As well as Art Spectrum Beeswax, Discount Art N Craft Warehouse supplies paints, brushes, canvases, casting, drawing materials, paper, inks, construction, calligraphy, kids activity packs and more. Proudly Australian owned, we’re competitive on prices and only too happy to help you find the ideal product for you.

 

Art Spectrum Brush & Hand Cleaner

NOW $55.00

Art Spectrum Brush and Hand Cleaner exudes no potent fumes and is harmless on the skin, safely removing both oil and acrylic based paints from brushes, tools and hands. Restore stiff, old brushes and maintain soft and pliable bristles. Non-abrasive, non-toxic and biodegradable.

 

Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Double Primed

FROM $56.00

Made with premium quality cotton, Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Double Primed features two coatings of gesso suitable for both oil and acrylic paints.

Artists can create custom sized stretched canvases using these rolls. These are easy to stretch and can be cut to size. Each roll comes individually packed in a cardboard tube and is available in 5 meter lengths in a variety of sizes.

 

Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Primed

FROM $45.65

Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Primed are canvases that allow artists to create their own custom sized stretched canvases.

The 8oz canvas roll is available for purchase in increments of 5 meteres while the 10oz canvas roll is available for purchase in 11 meteres.

Both sizes of the Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Primed are priced by the metre.

 

Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Unprimed

FROM $24.25

Art Spectrum Canvas Rolls Unprimed are canvases that allow artists to create their own custom sized stretched canvases.

The 8oz canvas roll is available for purchase in increments of 23 meteres while the 10oz canvas roll is available for purchase in 10 meteres.

Both sizes of the Art Spectrum Canvas Roll Unprimed are priced by the metre.

 

Art Spectrum Colour Keeper Plastic Palette with Lid

NOW $18.60

Art Spectrum Colour Keeper contains 16 wells plus two mixing areas and a form fitting lid. Ideal for watercolour and acrylic.

 

Art Spectrum Definer Synthetic Brushes

FROM $7.50

Art Spectrum Definer Synthetic Brushes have a synthetic bristle that feels like a hog bristle, but gives superior control and colour flow. Suitable for oil and acrylic paints.

 

Art Spectrum Double Dippers

NOW $6.85

Double Dippers are designed to clip onto your palette while painting. Fill with your favourite medium to keep it contained and cover with the lid for storage.

 

Art Spectrum Dry Ground Pigments 120ml

FROM $14.15

Art Spectrum Dry Ground Pigments offer high-quality pigments to use in preparing your own hand-formulated paint colours.
All pigment colours are ASTM rated, pure lightfast single pigments with no blending and are included in the formulation to create Art Spectrum Professional Quality Artists’ Oil Colours, Watercolours, Gouache, and more, so you know you are getting great quality.

Art Spectrum® Dry Ground Pigments labels comply with current Australian standards and legislation.

 

Art Spectrum Extra Soft Pastel Sets

FROM $96.05

Art Spectrum Extra Soft Pastels are square shaped. Use the flat edge to apply colour quickly to large areas. Use the pointed corners to add detail. Made from high quality lightfast pigments, artist quality. Intense colours. Use with pastel paper, medium to heavy weight cartridge paper or a good quality watercolour paper for best results.

 

Art Spectrum Glazing Gel

FROM $15.95

Art Spectrum Glazing Gel Medium is used to achieve moderate impasto effects and glazing in oil painting. When mixed with oil paints, Art Spectrum Glazing Gel Medium becomes liquid and will increase the transparency of oil colours. Dries quickly with a soft sheen.

 

Art Spectrum Gloss Varnish

FROM $22.00

Quality gloss varnish suited to protect oil or acrylic painitngs. Ensure the painting is fully dry before the varnish is applied.

 

Art Spectrum Goat Hair Wash Brushes

FROM $18.00

With soft goat hair bristles, Art Spectrum Goat Hair Wash Brushes are great for applying large areas of fluid colour. Best suited to watercolour, fluid acrylic or painting with waterbased inks. Short Handle.

 

Art Spectrum Gouache Paint Set 12

NOW $144.50

Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache is a highly pigmented water-based paint that dries to a velvety finish. Quick drying, but re-wettable, Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache allows for minimal wastage, making it ideal for schools and teaching purposes.

Set of 12 x 22.5ml contains: Primary Yellow, Primary Red, Primary Blue, Yellow Ochre, Black, White, Orange, Poster Red, Violet, Middle Green, Burnt Sienna and Ultramarine

 

Art Spectrum Gouache Paint Set 6

NOW $74.50

Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache is a highly pigmented water-based paint that dries to a velvety finish. Quick drying, but re-wettable, Art Spectrum Artists' Gouache allows for minimal wastage, making it ideal for schools and teaching purposes.

Set of 6 x 22.5ml contains: Primary Yellow, Primary Red, Primary Blue, Yellow Ochre, Black and White

 

Art Spectrum Gum Turpentine

FROM $12.25

Art Spectrum Gum Turpentine is a solvent used to dissolve varnish, make mediums and remove oil paint. Use in well ventilated areas and in moderation.

 

Art Spectrum Hake Brush

FROM $6.65

The Art Spectrum Hake Brush is a Japanese style paint brush ideal for washes, glazing and varnishing. The Art Spectrum Hake Brush is constructed using natural wooden handles and goat hair bound with fine wire.

 

Art Spectrum Hog Hair Brushes

FROM $6.60

Suitable for use with oil or acrylic paint, Art Spectrum Hog Hair brushes contain soft hog bristles and have a long red handle.

 

Art Spectrum Linseed Oil

FROM $10.80

Art Spectrum Linseed Oil is used to enhance flow of oil colours and slow drying time. Ideal for wet-on-wet techniques, Art Spectrum Linseed Oil  can also be used to clean brushes.

 

Art Spectrum Low-Odour Medium

FROM $21.45

Art Spectrum Low-Odour Mediums are an alternative to the traditional Art Spectrum Medium No.1, suitable for artists' who are sensitive to the strong turpentine fumes.

Art Spectrum Low-Odour Medium (Lean) is low odour oil medium for achieving fast drying and well balanced layers.

Art Spectrum Low-Odour Medium (Fat) can be used in place of gum turpentine.

 

Art Spectrum Odourless Solvents

FROM $13.50

Low odour and a great alternative to Artists' Turpentine, Art Spectrum Odourless Solvent can be used to prepare painting mediums and a solvent for cleaning. Ideal for people with sensitivty to turpentine fumes. 

 

Art Spectrum Oil Medium #1

FROM $18.45

Art Spectrum Medium #1 is ready to use straight from the container and is the leanest of the Art Spectrum mediums. Depending on climate and thickness of the paint, Medium #1 will usually dry overnight. It contains a balanced amount of stand oil and turpentine for a well balanced and permanent paint layer. Use to clean and lessen absorbency of pre-primed canvas, simply wipe on and then wipe off.

Art Spectrum Oil Medium range is also available in #2, #3 and #4 Liquol

 

Art Spectrum Oil Medium #2

FROM $21.45

Art Spectrum Oil Painting Medium #2 is used as the next fattest medium in the sequence of painting by the"fat over lean" rule. It contains more oil and slower drying than Medium #1.

Medium #1 can be fattened by gradually adding Medium #2. Medium #2 may be used as a glazing medium but if very thin veils of colour are required, it is recommended to use Art Spectrum Medium #4.

Art Spectrum Oil Medium range is also available in #3

 

Art Spectrum Oil Medium #3

FROM $20.85

Art Spectrum Oil Painting Medium #3 is used as the fattest medium in the sequence of painting by the"fat over lean" rule. It contains more oil and slower drying than Medium #2. Ideal for painters who prefer a heavier and more viscous medium.
Medium #2 can be fattened by gradually adding Medium #3 in 10% increments.

Art Spectrum Oil Medium range is also available in #1 and #4 Liquol

 

Art Spectrum Oil Medium #4 Liquol

FROM $25.15

Art Spectrum Oil Painting Medium #4, or Liquol medium is a glazing medium. Fast drying and versatile medium ideal for multiple glazes. Depending on climate and thickness of the paint, paint mixed with Medium #4 will dry within 24 hours. Paint wet on wet or leave to dry before overpainting.

Art Spectrum Oil Medium range is also available in #1, #2 and #3

 

Art Spectrum Oil Paint Sets

FROM $91.35

Art Spectrum Oil Paint has been Australian made for over 40 years. Triple-milled in the classic tradition to ensure an even coating of pigments. Superior performance, permanence and lightfastness.

Set 6 contains the following Series 1 colours: Spectrum Yellow, Spectrum Red, Spectrum Blue, Spectrum Viridian, Yellow Ochre, Titanium White

Set 9 contains the following Series 1 colours: Lemon Yellow, Spectrum Red, Spectrum Violet, Spectrum Blue, Spectrum Viridian, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Zinc White

 

Art Spectrum Oil Paints 1 Litre

NOW $157.50

Art Spectrum Oil Paints are Australia's most traditional and respected oil paint. All colours are triple-milled to ensure every pigment particle is coated and evenly dispersed.

Pigments are chosen for purity and clarity, with Art Spectrum Oil Paints providing lasting brilliance and luminosity. The finest pigments are used in the maximum working strength to impart clean and superior colours.

Art Spectrum Oil Paints now include a unique palette developed for the Australian landscape.

Art Spectrum Oil Paints are also available in 40ml, 150ml, 500ml and 4 Litre sizes.

 

Art Spectrum Oil Paints 150ml

FROM $37.75

Art Spectrum Oil Paints are Australia's most traditional and respected oil paint. All colours are triple-milled to ensure every pigment particle is coated and evenly dispersed.

Pigments are chosen for purity and clarity, with Art Spectrum Oil Paints providing lasting brilliance and luminosity. The finest pigments are used in the maximum working strength to impart clean and superior colours.

Art Spectrum Oil Paints now include a unique palette developed for the Australian landscape.

Art Spectrum Oil Paints are also available in 40ml, 500ml, 1 Litre and 4 Litre sizes.

 

Art Spectrum Oil Paints 4 Litre

NOW $497.70

Art Spectrum Oil Paints are Australia's most traditional and respected oil paint. All colours are triple-milled to ensure every pigment particle is coated and evenly dispersed.

Pigments are chosen for purity and clarity, with Art Spectrum Oil Paints providing lasting brilliance and luminosity. The finest pigments are used in the maximum working strength to impart clean and superior colours.

Art Spectrum Oil Paints now include a unique palette developed for the Australian landscape.

Art Spectrum Oil Paints are also available in 40ml, 150ml, 500ml and 1 Litre sizes.

 

Art Spectrum Oil Paints 40ml

FROM $15.90

Art Spectrum Oil Paints are Australia's most traditional and respected oil paint. All colours are triple-milled to ensure every pigment particle is coated and evenly dispersed.

Pigments are chosen for purity and clarity, with Art Spectrum Oil Paints providing lasting brilliance and luminosity. The finest pigments are used in the maximum working strength to impart clean and superior colours.

Art Spectrum Oil Paints now include a unique palette developed for the Australian landscape.

Art Spectrum Oil Paints are also available in 150ml, 500ml, 1 Litre and 4 Litre sizes.

 

Art Spectrum Oil Paints 500ml

NOW $86.35

Art Spectrum Oil Paints are Australia's most traditional and respected oil paint. All colours are triple-milled to ensure every pigment particle is coated and evenly dispersed.

Pigments are chosen for purity and clarity, with Art Spectrum Oil Paints providing lasting brilliance and luminosity. The finest pigments are used in the maximum working strength to impart clean and superior colours.

Art Spectrum Oil Paints now include a unique palette developed for the Australian landscape.

Art Spectrum Oil Paints are also available in 40ml, 150ml, 1 Litre and 4 Litre sizes.

 

Art Spectrum Oil Varnish

FROM $15.35

Art Spectrum Oil Varnish (Damar) protects oil and alkyd paintings from dust and other contaminants with a traditional gloss finish. Use Art Spectrum Oil Varnish (Damar) in a well ventilated area.

 

Art Spectrum Painting Knives

FROM $10.60

Art Spectrum Painting Knives are made from flexible steel blades and feature a cranked handle to allow the artist's hand to stay clear of wet paint on the palette or canvas. The flexbility of the blade allows controlled application of paint directly onto canvas.

 

Art Spectrum Palette Knives

FROM $9.00

Art Spectrum Palette Knives are used for mixing colour on the palette. Different sizes are available and the cranked knife keeps your hand off the palette. Polished steel blades, hardwood handles.

 

Art Spectrum Pastel Sets

NOW $90.70

Pure and Brillant, Art Spectrum Pastel Sets are made from the highest quality pigments sourced around the world and are triple milled to produce dark, intense pure colours.

These sets are designed to have a range of colours to choose from and that go well with each other.

Landscape Set: Australian Grey, Spectrum Red, Flinders Red Violet, Finders Blue Violet, Flinders Blue Violet, Ultramarine Blue, Tasman Blue, Indigo, Australian Leaf Green Blue, Australian Leaf Green Light, Green Grey, Australian Leaf Green Dark, Greenish Umber, Australian Red Gold, Pilbara Red

Assorted Set: Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Spectrum Yellow, Coral, Spectrum Deep Red, Flinders Red Violet, Flinders Blue Violet, Ultramarine Blue, Spectrum Blue, Indigo, Grass Green, Phthalo Green, Greenish Umber, Burnt Sienna, Lamp Black

Portrait Set: Burnt Sienna, Caput Mortuum (554X), Raw Umber, Yellow Ochre, Spectrum Deep Red, Flinder Blue Violet, Ultramarine Blue, Green Grey, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Pilbara Red, Caput Mortuum (554N), Caput Mortuum (554P), Burnt Umber, Cool Grey

Dark Set: Bordeaux, Flinders Red Violet, Flinders Blue Violet, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian Blue, Phthalo Green, Australian Leaf Green Dark, Green Grey, Raw Umber, Pilbara Red, Caput Mortuum (554N), Burnt Umber, Cool Grey, Lamp Black

 

Art Spectrum Pigmented Inks 500ml

FROM $37.50

Art Spectrum Pigmented Inks have a range of brilliant light-fast colours, are fast drying and water resistant. They can be used for drawing, calligraphy, airbrushing and watercolour effects. Superior to traditional dye-based inks, Art Spectrum Pigmented Inks suit most surfaces yet do not fade rapidly.

Art Spectrum Pigmented Ink is also available in 50ml bottles.

 

Art Spectrum Pigmented Inks 50ml

FROM $13.30

Art Spectrum Pigmented Inks have a range of brilliant light-fast colours, are fast drying and water resistant. They can be used for drawing, calligraphy, airbrushing and watercolour effects. Superior to traditional dye-based inks, Art Spectrum Pigmented Inks suit most surfaces yet do not fade rapidly.

Art Spectrum Pigmented Ink is also available in 500ml bottles.

 

Art Spectrum Pigmented Inks Set

NOW $79.30

Art Spectrum Pigmented Inks Set contains 6 brilliant light-fast colours that are fast drying and water resistant. They can be used for drawing, calligraphy, airbrushing and watercolour effects. Superior to traditional dye-based inks, Art Spectrum Pigmented Inks suit most surfaces yet do not fade rapidly. Set of 6 Contains:- red, blue, black, green, yellow & sepia

Colours included are: red, blue, black, green, yellow & sepia.

 

Art Spectrum Shapers

FROM $9.45

Art Spectrum Shaper features a nickel plated brass ferrule with a silicone head available in five shapes: Taper Point, Cup Round, Cup Chisel, Flat Chisel and Angle Chisel.

Art Spectrum Shaper is ideal for applying of masking fluid.

 

Art Spectrum Shellac Flakes 250g

NOW $37.75

Art Spectrum Shellac Flakes dissolve in methylated spirits to make fresh shellac. Ideal for artists who need a faster drying time. Shellac is versitile and may be used as a natural primer, sanding sealer, tannin-blocker, odour blocker and high-gloss varnish. It can also be used to prevent bleeding of pigments when working on wood and prevent uneven finishes when wood staining. Use Art Spectrum Shellac Flakes as a protective coating on paintings.

 

Art Spectrum Watercolour Sets

FROM $150.30

Highly pigmented with a vibrant colour range, Art Spectrum Watercolour Sets are made from traditional methods of production enhancing the brilliance of pigments and maximise handling qualities. 

Assorted Colours Set 12 x 10ml tubes includes - Lemon Yellow, Spectrum Yellow, Spectrum Red, Spectrum Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Spectrum Blue, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber and Ivory Black

Australian Landscape Colours Set 12 x 10ml tubes includes - Australian Grey, Australian Green Gold, Australian Red Gold, Australian Leaf Green Dark, Flinders Blue Violet, Flinders Red Violet, Tasman Blue, Australian Turquoise, Pilbara Red, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine Blue and Permanent Crimson.

 

Art Spectrum Wax Medium

NOW $44.20

Art Spectrum Wax Medium is added to oil colour to achieve a translucent effect. Low odour, ideal for artists' who are sensitive to the turpentine fumes.