Introduced in 2013, Holbein’s Heavy Body Artist Acrylic range brings together a thoughtfully crafted palette of 113 colours inspired by both Western and Eastern art traditions. This collection is designed to add rich luminosity and vibrancy to your artwork.
Formulated with a blend of premium traditional organic pigments alongside cutting-edge inorganic pigments, these acrylics offer smooth mixing and effortless thinning. Their texture closely resembles that of high-quality oil paints, allowing artists to build thick, textured strokes that hold peaks and ridges beautifully.
With an extended working time and an extensive colour selection, Holbein Heavy Body Acrylics deliver excellent coverage and strong lightfastness — all at a price that makes professional-grade quality accessible to every painter’s palette.
Building on the success of their Heavy Body Acrylics, Holbein has expanded their professional range with the introduction of Holbein Artist Fluid Acrylics.
This low-viscosity acrylic line features 60 vibrant colours, thoughtfully selected from Holbein’s popular Watercolour and Heavy Body Acrylic ranges. Each colour is crafted with lightfast pigments to deliver brilliant clarity and lasting performance.
Holbein Fluid Acrylics offer excellent tinting strength, durability, and adhesion — without the use of fillers or extenders. Whether brushed, poured, dripped or sprayed, they resist crazing, wrinkling, and foaming, making them a reliable choice for a wide variety of applications.
These fluid acrylics can be thinned to mimic watercolour techniques and blend effortlessly with all acrylic mediums, including gels, pastes, and gesso — giving artists complete control and creative freedom.
Holbein “Mat” Acrylic is a highly pigmented line of 36 artist-quality colours, available in 120ml tubes.
With a smooth, velvety consistency, this acrylic dries to a rich matte finish that reduces surface glare while maintaining vibrant colour. Each shade offers excellent lightfastness and strong coverage.
Holbein Mat Acrylic can be used on its own or as a ground for a wide range of media — including acrylics, water-based paints, oils, and tempera — making it a flexible option for artists working across styles and disciplines.
Whether you’re building layers, blocking in bold colour, or preparing surfaces, Holbein Mat is a reliable and versatile medium.
Introduced in 2018, Holbein Acrylic Ink (HAI) is a professional-grade acrylic ink available in 50 vibrant colours and packaged in both 30ml and 100ml squeeze bottles.
Formulated with the same high pigment load as Holbein’s Heavy Body and Fluid Acrylic lines, HAI offers rich, saturated colour in a low-viscosity format. It flows smoothly and consistently, without colour shift as it dries, and is designed not to clog even ultra-fine (.01mm) apertures — making it ideal for airbrushes, technical pens, dip pens, and refillable markers.
Whether you’re creating bold lines with a brush or layering delicate washes like watercolour, HAI delivers exceptional performance and versatility across a wide range of techniques.
Holbein Coloured Gesso is available in 21 vibrant shades—including black, four variations of white, and a clear option. Thick, creamy, and highly pigmented, this gesso delivers excellent opacity and strong coverage on a variety of surfaces.
Formulated with high-chroma, lightfast pigments, it functions beautifully as both a durable ground and a matte-finish painting medium. Whether used beneath acrylics, oils, or on its own, Holbein Coloured Gesso adds a rich, velvety base to your work.
Packaged in Holbein’s innovative soft poly bags, it’s easy to pour, store, and use—while reducing plastic waste compared to traditional rigid containers.
Holbein Acrylic Gel Mediums
Gel Medium
A transparent, flexible, and waterproof acrylic medium that dries to a durable finish. Perfect for enhancing transparency and texture. Available in 300ml and 900ml eco-friendly poly bags.
Gel Medium Hard
Dries to a firm yet flexible surface that’s durable enough to draw on. Great for mixed media and structural effects. Available in 300ml and 900ml poly bags.
Gel Medium High Solid
Formulated for maximum texture, this gel allows for the creation of dramatic peaks, ridges, and surface variation. Available in 300ml and 900ml poly bags.
Gel Medium Matte
Mix with acrylic colors to achieve a range of matte finishes. Dries waterproof with a velvety sheen. Available in 300ml and 900ml poly bags.
Gel Medium Soft Body
Increases flow and improves softness when blended with acrylics—ideal for fluid applications and soft layering. Available in 300ml and 900ml poly bags.
Gel Medium Heavy Body
Boosts viscosity, gloss, and transparency. Excellent for holding bold peaks and heavy impasto. Available in 300ml and 900ml poly bags.
Crystal Gel Medium
A self-leveling glazing gel that dries to a clear, high-gloss finish—perfect for luminous layering. Available in 300ml and 900ml poly bags.
Holbein Acrylic Modeling Pastes
Modeling Paste
A versatile all-purpose paste that can be mixed with acrylic colors for sculptural effects. Once dry, the surface can be carved. Available in 300ml and 900ml poly bags.
Modeling Paste High Solid
Ideal for creating thick layers and bold textures. Formulated to build higher peaks and deeper valleys. Available in 300ml and 900ml poly bags.
Modeling Paste Light
Lightweight and fluffy, this paste allows for thick applications without added weight. Excellent for volume without drag. Available in 300ml and 900ml poly bags.
Modeling Paste Pumice
Infused with fine-grain pumice, this paste creates a textured surface ideal for pastel or mixed media. Available in 300ml and 900ml poly bags.
Modeling Paste Coarse Pumice
Coarse particles give this paste a gritty texture—great for building heavy, tactile surfaces. Available in 300ml and 900ml poly bags.
Modeling Paste Extra Coarse Pumice
Extra coarse texture for bold, sculptural effects and pronounced surface dimension. Available in 300ml and 900ml poly bags.
Painting Mediums
Painting Medium
A transparent medium ideal for glazing, thinning, and extending acrylic paint while maintaining durability and waterproofness. Available in 200ml squeeze bottle.
Gloss Medium
Adds a durable, glossy finish when mixed with acrylics or used as a glaze. Not recommended for use as a final varnish. Available in 200ml squeeze bottle.
‘Mat’ Matte Medium
Use to reduce gloss and achieve varying degrees of matte finish in your acrylic work. Transparent and waterproof when dry. Not intended as a final varnish. Available in 200ml squeeze bottle.
Retarding Medium
Slows the drying time of acrylics, keeping paint workable for longer. Just a drop or two extends open time on the palette. Available in 180ml glass jar.
Varnishes
‘Crystal’ Gloss Varnish
A high-gloss, fast-drying final varnish that offers excellent protection. Suitable for finished acrylic works on paper, canvas, clay, wood, and unglazed pottery. Available in 200ml squeeze bottle.
‘Mat’ Matte Varnish
Provides a durable matte protective coating over finished artwork. Works well on a variety of surfaces including canvas, paper, wood, and clay. Available in 200ml squeeze bottle.
