In May 2013, Holbein introduced to the world market a completely re-engineered line of artist acrylic. The 113 carefully detailed color palette consists of colours derived from both Western and Eastern influences, specifically designed to add luster and brilliance to your paintings.
Utilizing the best traditional organic pigments as well as the latest and the most up to date inorganic pigments, Holbein Heavy Body Artist Acrylic affords the user seamless and effortless mixing and thinning.
Holbein Heavy Body Acrylic has a unique texture similar to that of extra fine oils. The acrylic body is brushable and will retain any peaks or ridges created when applied in thick applications.
With its longer working time, extensive colour selection, superior covering power, enhanced lightfast ratings and affordable price, Holbein Heavy Body Acrylic is sure to find a home in every painter’s palette.
Following the launch of their popular Heavy Body Acrylic in 2013, Holbein is proud to introduce to the world art market their Artist Fluid Acrylic Line.
The Holbein Fluid Acrylic colour range was produced using popular colours found in their world renowned Artist Watercolour Range and their Heavy Body Acrylic Range. Holbein Fluid Acrylic is a low viscosity Artist Acrylic offering 60 highly detailed colours which deliver exceptional brilliance & clarity and are produced using lightfast pigments.
Holbein Fluid Artist Acrylic delivers outstanding tinting strength, durability, adhesion, flexibility and contains no fillers or extenders. They are unlikely to craze/wrinkle or foam when being applied with a brush, dripped, poured or sprayed.
Holbein Fluid Acrylic can be easily thinned to achieve watercolour like effects and applications. Holbein Artist Fluid Acrylic also mixes seamlessly with all acrylic mediums including gels, pastes and gesso.
Holbein “Mat” Acrylic is available in 36 intensely pigmented Artist Colours in 120ml tubes.
Holbein “Mat” Acrylic has a smooth consistency and unique texture that dries to a vivid matte finish. Each colour offers outstanding lightfast qualities and exceptional covering power.
Holbein “Mat” Acrylic can be used directly as a painting medium or as a successful ground for acrylics, aqueous colours, oil colour and tempera paints.
Holbein “Mat” Acrylic is an outstanding and versatile medium for artists of all types.
In 2018 Holbein introduced their NEW 50 colour, Holbein Acrylic Ink (HAI) line in 30ml and 100ml squeeze bottle formats.
Holbein Acrylic Ink (HAI) maintains the same pigment strength and intensity as found in Holbein Heavy Body Acrylic and Holbein Fluid Acrylic, but with much lower viscosity.
HAI does not shift in colour tone from wet to dried colour and will not clog a .01mm
aperture. HAI will therefore flow seamlessly through any airbrush, technical pen or refillable marker.
HAI can be used directly for bold, brilliant colour with a brush, airbrush, dip pen, technical pen or refillable marker. HAI can also be used to achieve the subtle characteristics, washes and tones of watercolour painting.
Available in 21 colours, Black, four Whites and Clear, Holbein Coloured Gesso is thick, creamy and offers superb coverage and great opacity.
Made with high chroma and lightfast pigments, it can be used as a successful ground or as painting medium on its own. Finishing to a matte surface, Holbein Coloured Gesso is the ultimate versatile medium.
Holbein innovative and unique poly bags use less packaging than standard rigid plastic containers, resulting in less post-consumer waste and provide for easy pouring and storage.
Holbein Acrylic Gel Mediums
Gel Medium
A transparent gel which offers a durable, flexible and waterproof surface once dry. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Gel Medium Hard
Using this medium results in a hard gel surface which is durable and flexible. When dry, the surface is hard enough to draw on. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Gel Medium High Solid
Gel Medium High Solid allows for higher peaks and valleys in surface texture. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Gel Medium Matte
Gel Medium Matte when mixed with acrylic paint will result in varying degrees of matte finishes. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Gel Medium Soft Body
When mixed with acrylic color it increases softness and improves flow properties. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Gel Medium Heavy Body
Used to increase viscosity, sheen and transparency of acrylic colors. Excellent for holding peaks. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Crystal Gel Medium
A self-leveling glazing gel with a high gloss finish. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Holbein Acrylic Modeling Pastes
Modeling Paste
This all-purpose paste can be mixed with acrylic colors to achieve unique shapes and textures. Dry surface can be carved. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Modeling Paste High Solid
Ideal for layering. Allows for higher peaks and valleys. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Modeling Paste Light
Allows for thick lightweight (fluffy) applications. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Modeling Paste Pumice
Modeling Paste Pumice is gritty with fine particles, which makes it ideal for pastel grounds. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Modeling Paste Coarse Pumice
Gritty with coarse particles make this paste ideal for building textured surfaces. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Modeling Paste Extra Coarse Pumice
Gritty with extra coarse particles make this paste ideal for building textured surfaces. Available in 300 & 900ml poly bag.
Painting Mediums
Painting Medium
Transparent and waterproof once dry, Holbein Acrylic Painting Medium is excellent for glazing, while diluting and extending colors. Available in 200ml squeeze bottle.
Gloss Medium
A painting and glazing acrylic medium resulting in a durable gloss finish. Transparent and waterproof when dry. Holbein Acrylic Gloss Medium should not be used as a final varnish. Available in 200ml squeeze bottle.
‘Mat’ Matte Medium
Mix with acrylic colors to achieve varying degrees of matte finish. Transparent and waterproof once dry.Holbein Acrylic Matte Medium should not be used as a final varnish. Available in 200ml squeeze bottle.
Retarding Medium
Retarding Medium is intended to slow the drying time of acrylic paints. One or two drops will keep paints fresh on the palette. *Available in 180ml glass jar.
Varnishes
‘Crystal’ Gloss Varnish
A high gloss, fast drying final varnish intended for use as a protective coating over finished artwork. Ideal for acrylic paintings on paper and canvas. Can be used on clay, wood and unglazed pottery. Available in 200ml squeeze bottle.
‘Mat’ Matte Varnish
A matte varnish intended for use as a protective coating over finished artwork. Ideal for acrylic paintings on paper and canvas. Can be used on clay, wood and unglazed pottery. Available in 200ml squeeze bottle.
