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A family tradition, still hand made.
Since 1963
An artist who thought like a chemist.
Marcus Art was founded in Melbourne in 1963 by Ed and Rina Marcus. Ed was the driving force behind many of the materials we still make today. He could think as both an artist and a chemist, so he understood exactly how each ingredient would behave.
He combined a deep knowledge of traditional practice with new synthetic resins, oils, pigments, minerals and waxes, creating materials for everyone from children and hobbyists to students and practising artists.
Marcus Art was a pioneer in oil and water based pigment pastes that combine with flexible, stable mediums, giving artists total control over their work.
Knowing what an art material is made from is what gives the artist true freedom.
Today
Carrying on Ed’s tradition.
In 2006 Ed asked Kentha Edmunds to take over the business. Kentha had worked alongside him for almost 40 years, helping produce many of the materials Marcus Art became known for.
Today Kentha and his wife Smadar proudly continue Ed’s tradition: high quality, hand made art materials for artists, students and the general public, still made in Bayswater North, Victoria.
- 1963Ed and Rina Marcus establish Marcus Art in Melbourne
- 2006Kentha Edmunds steps in to run the business
- TodayKentha and Smadar continue the tradition in Bayswater North
What we stand for
Safety in every formula.
Non-toxic & user safe
Ed constantly reviewed and refined his formulas with the user’s safety in mind. We still do.
Kind to the environment
Biodegradable, environmentally friendly materials, with water based options across the range.
Hand made in Melbourne
100% Australian owned and made, by people who know every ingredient.
Consistent & fairly priced
Reasonably priced, readily available and consistent in guaranteed performance.
The range
What we make.
Come and see us.
Unit 6, 130-132 Bayfield Road East, Bayswater North VIC 3153.