Artist Materials

Artist supplies

We are a UK based arts supplies online art shop. Royal Talens is a company based in Holland who make and store all their art and craft materials there and elsewhere in Europe. They have 5 main ranges made up of Rembrandt, considered to be artist quality; Van Gogh, also categorised as artist quality; and Amsterdam which is rated as student fine quality, Decorfin which is an artist quality craft material range and Art Creation, which is a range of artists materials for beginners or also as art supplies for kids. Plenty of time and craft goes into making all the art supplies paint, made up of oil, acrylic, watercolours, water based oil and decorfin glass; and also their inks and pastels. Royal Talens are one of the leading manufacturers of fine art materials and prides itself on using only quality materials. Although their name may not be as well recognised as others, you can be assured that the quality is at least as good and in the majority of cases is better than their better known rivals. Artists supplies made by Royal Talens is what we have to offer at Trinity Arts as we are very confident that their quality will be appreciated by artists all over the UK. We also offer customers two other categories of fine art materials and hobby paints. The Talens range includes easels, brushes, inks, linen and cotton canvasses; and the Decorfin includes glass and relief paints, plus porcelain and textile paints. So in terms of art supplies UK, we are sure you won’t find better value and a better range then with Trinity Arts

Arts supplies

If you are a student looking for top quality paints then the Amsterdam range by Royal Talens comes highly recommended, as it is specially developed for students of art in mind. As students are often required to paint lots of paintings and produce large pieces of work, the art supplies from this range come in practical bulk packaging and are very competitively priced. Ideal for virtually any surface that has been properly prepared and which is grease free, the Amsterdam range has excellent adhesive qualities and is especially durable. Using modern production methods Royal Talens has been able to ensure a low price without sacrificing on quality. As such these also represent a good alternative for art supplies for kids who are showing good promise when it comes to painting. The acrylic paints come in 80 different colours, all of which are bright and vivid with excellent covering power. Unlike similar acrylics, the drying time is not too fast and there are also some wonderful metallic and fluorescent colours that can be mixed with each other and any of the standard colours, giving users and almost unlimited choice of colour. The oil paints are equally good value for money and there are 40 colours to choose from, suitable for artists who use a lot of colour or for educational purposes. So whether you need acrylics or oils you have a great choice, and art supplies packaging for the oils are available in 200ml tubes or 500ml tins.

Arts & Crafts Supplies

In the world of painting the Rembrandt range of fine art materials is famous for its superior quality. Creating the best possible art material is the aim of the craftspeople that produce these wonderful arts supplies and so the best raw materials are used, including pigments and binders. Coupled with this is the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into making each and every product, plus the manufacturing process has stringent checks. The result of the finished products is clear to see, with unique features being an outstanding level of fineness, durability and light fastness. For over a century the Rembrandt colours have been ground on a traditional triple roller, which is rated as the best means of production. So if you are looking for exceptional painting art supplies then look no further. A wonderful array of colours is also available in this range so artists can put a palette together with complete freedom having the choice of 120 oil colours, 80 watercolours and over 200 soft pastels. In terms of their brushes, Rembrandt have an excellent range too, from pure Kolinsky hair to sable, all of which are made to the highest possible standards. Although these materials cannot be considered to be in the category of cheap art supplies, nonetheless for the exceptional quality and range that is offered, you will find it impossible to find a better value alternative. This is why artists and art professionals from across the world rely on Rembrandt art materials to inspire their creative ambitions.

Value for Money Discount Art Supplies

If you are looking for top quality products at decent affordable prices, then you have come to the right place. The Van Gogh range of arts & crafts supplies has been manufactured for the amateur artist who has some advanced painting skills. All the materials in the range have been developed to be easy to use and so if you consider yourself a beginner then these products are ideal. Results have been found to be of a good standard and are also long lasting, so when you conjure up a small masterpiece, rest assured your painting will retain its value. In addition to being discount art supplies, the Van Gogh range has been made with careful consideration to the environment. Every product is of course made with high levels of professionalism, but with an eco-friendly mind set. An example is that instead of traditional cadmium colours alternatives have been used that are equally as good but a lot safer. If you happen to be looking for fine art supplies in the form of oil paints then bear in mind that these don’t necessarily have to use solvents. The H2Oil colour is unique in that it can be thinned with water and dries quicker than ordinary oil colour, so you can continue with your painting without having to wait very long. The Van Gogh collection of arts supplies also includes quality paper blocks and an extensive selection of brushes, all of which have been very well priced.

Versatile Artist Quality Paint

Aside from the Royal Talens range of art craft supplies, the Gouache remains a very popular range with both educational institutions and individuals alike. What makes this range so attractive to painters is that it can be used with water, has a high opacity and a quick drying time, thus the colour paints are extremely versatile. Their extra fine product is especially superior and is renowned for meeting high standards all over the world. This is as a result of its qualities of being easy to apply and work with, and the fact that it dries within just a few minutes of being applied. In terms of its adhesive qualities as long as what you are using, be it paper, board, wood, plaster or earthenware is grease free or porous ground, then the paint will stick to it very nicely. This makes it an excellent product for a number of different purposes and should be a part of any artists supplies. From making tempera paintings, to stencilling, applying the paint without brush strokes, stamping and printing, painters and artists have a range of options. Colours come in lightfast, bleeding or metallic, the latter being made up of modern pigments so that oxidation is now a thing of the past. Available for purchase is an attractive assortment sets of paints, such as the set of five tubes made up of the three primary colours plus white and black, which make for a perfect start up or back up art supply kit.

Easels

In addition to the standard set of arts supplies provided by Royal Talens, such as paints, there is also an extensive selection of artists’ equipment including charcoal, erasers, and of course an excellent collection of easels. Clearly this is a very crucial accessory for amateur and professional artists, and so we are aware that they must too be well made and also well priced. The Royal Talens range of easels is very strong and solidly built as a result of them being built from Beachwood that has been impregnated with oil. So whatever easel you decide to buy you can have confidence that it can be used for many years. For those looking for a metallic easel these are also well made, manufactured from a tough metal and coated in red or black enamel. As you would expect from well known art suppliers all types of easel are available, such as table easels, which are compact so can be used on tables; studio easels, which come in a range of different types, from the simple trip to the sophisticated Monaco; box easels, where a painting box and easel is combined; and field easels, which are lightweight and so practical for outdoor painting. Our online store offers excellent products that are affordable to many painters, who we are sure will find them to be of exceptional quality. And we hope that what you find here matches, if not exceeds, that which you would expect to find at most art supply stores.