Holbein
Japanese company, Holbein, are dedicated to excellence across their broad range of artist quality colors, pencils, and mediums. Each product has been developed to provide permanence, brilliance, and technical innovation.
Holbein Artists' Gouache, available in 89 opaque colours, is Japan’s foremost designers’ colour medium.
Duo-Aqua is available in 83 colours, 75 of which offer optimum permanence.
Made without ox-gall, animal by-products or other dispersing agents. Available in 150+ colours in 5ml and 15ml, and 50 in Half Pan.
Holbein: Fine Art Materials with a Japanese Heritage
Holbein is a renowned Japanese brand known for producing high quality fine art materials, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation.
Established in the early 20th century in Osaka, Japan, Holbein has gained international recognition for its watercolors, oils, and other artist quality art supplies.
Originally introduced in the early 1920s, Holbein Artists’ Watercolor are popular for their vibrant, highly pigmented formula. This ensures bright, consistent colors with smooth application. Unlike many other watercolors, Holbein’s formula is free from ox gall or dispersing agents, providing the artist with greater control over their brushstrokes. This unique feature makes them ideal for precision work and washes alike.
In addition to watercolors, Holbein are known for their Artists’ Oil Color, which has a rich, buttery texture. Each color has exceptional blending properties and uses only top quality pigments. Holbein also produces a wide range of materials including colored pencils, acrylics, oil pastels and more. Each medium is designed to meet the demands of both traditional and contemporary artists.
With a focus on quality and performance, Holbein continues to be a trusted name for artists who seek fine art materials that deliver reliable results across various mediums.