Derivan Australian Watercolours

Derivan watercolours are manufactured using traditional methods and raw materials, and carefully stone milled to enhance and retain the luminous nature of each pigment selected, Now available in 24 brilliant colours, covering the full colour spectrum, including uniquely Australian colours. Each colour in the range has been tested for granulation, transparency, staining and permanence. Our range of Derivan watercolours are characterized by the use of traditional ingredients like Gum Arabic sourced from a region in Africa and carefully tested for quality and impurities. Single pigments are used in the range anywhere possible, to make certain the pigment characteristics within the watercolour medium is maintained, such as hue, tint, transparency, brilliance. When a mixture is used, this has been carefully considered when permanency is of utmost importance.

Vegetarian friendly. The Derivan Watercolour range contains a small amount of honey (colour dependant); this is used as a bactericide and to improve flow.