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The range.

Every product is hand made in Melbourne, non-toxic and biodegradable. Choose a category below, or call us to order.

Tin of Marcus Art oil pastels
Oil pastel tin
Paint & pastel

Oil Pastels

Hand made oil pastels with a soft wax base that responds to the warmth of your hand. They blend with fingers, a cloth or a palette knife, and are soft enough for thick, painterly impasto on canvas.

Includes an opaque Titanium White for tints, plus metallic silver, gold and copper.

  • Tins
  • Boxed sets
  • Metallics
  • Kids to professionals
Marcus Art drawing blocks
Drawing blocks
Paint & pastel

Drawing Blocks

Hard, domino-shaped blocks of colour for lines, hatching, broad shading and relief rubbings. Easy for small hands to hold and versatile enough for professional artists.

  • Kids
  • Schools
  • Relief rubbing
Flowers painted with Marcus Art water colours
Painted with Water Colours
Paint & pastel

Water Colours

A hand made, water-soluble wax pastel. Draw with it like an oil pastel, then pick up a wet brush and turn your drawing into a painting.

Richly pigmented, so it works for delicate washes as well as bold, gouache-like colour.

  • 12 colour set
  • Drawing & painting
  • Water soluble
Jars of water based enamel
Water based enamel
Paint & pastel

Water Based Enamels

A transparent, self-levelling enamel built on a resin of enormous strength. Use it for glazing, pouring, collage, stained glass effects, sculpture and even casting.

It cleans up with water and can be re-wet to rework a piece later.

  • Pure colours
  • Clear
  • Squeeze-bottle friendly
Jar of Marcus Art Water Based Varnish Non-Drip
Water Based Varnish Non-Drip
Mediums & varnishes

Mediums & Varnishes

Flexible, stable water based mediums and finishing varnishes. Non-Drip Varnish is also the go-to fixative for pastel and pencil work before colouring or printing over it.

  • Water Based Varnish Non-Drip
  • Water Based Varnish Flow
  • Uni-Lac
  • Water based fixative
Bottle of Marcus Art Water Based Shellac
Water Based Shellac 1 kg
Mediums & varnishes

Water Based Shellac

A non-toxic, user-safe shellac that goes on with a brush, sponge or cloth.

  • 1 kg
  • Non-toxic
  • User safe
Tubs of Disolv non-toxic oil clean-up
Disolv
Studio essentials

Disolv

Non-toxic oil clean-up for brushes, hands and equipment, without harsh solvents.

  • 50 ml
  • 250 ml
  • 500 ml
  • 1 litre
  • 2 litres

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  • Product of the month

    Aquarells

    Ask us about this month’s featured product and what’s new.

  • Stone & Wood Wax

    A water based wax for finishing stone and timber.

  • Playing “Goo”

    Safe, hands-on creative play for kids.

  • Stain Glass Kits

    Kits for creating stained glass effects with water based enamel.

  • Water Based Fixative

    Fix pastel, charcoal and pencil work without solvent fumes.

  • Can’t see it here?

    Call (03) 9720 8779 and we’ll help you find the right material.

Buying for a shop or school?

We supply art and craft stores, schools and studios at wholesale pricing.

Call (03) 9720 8779