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Welcome to Detail Retail, your go-to art shop in Ambleside, nestled in the heart of The Lake District.
Whether you’re a professional artist or just beginning your creative journey, we stock Derwent Art Supplies which are highly rated by top artists worldwide and their pencils are famously Made in Cumbria!
From paints and brushes to sketchpads, pencils and the amazing ‘Inktense range’, our carefully curated selection is designed to inspire and support artists of all levels.
As Ambleside’s leading art supplier, Detail Retail takes pride in offering a personalised shopping experience that’s second to none. Our independent, family-run shop has been a cornerstone of the local community for over a decade, providing not just art supplies, but also a friendly and welcoming environment where creativity can flourish.
MADE in CUMBRIA, Detail is delighted to sell Derwent Academy Colour Pencils. These are easy to use for colouring, drawing and illustration. Made with natural wood barrels and quality pigment to Derwent's exacting standards.
£26.99
MADE IN CUMBRIA!!!!! Derwent has been manufacturing in Cumbria since 1832.
A good graphite drawing starts with a good graphite pencil and Derwent Graphic offers a wide choice of degrees from a fine and crisp 9H to soft and smudgy 9B.
£20.50
This third book in the popular Do More Art series exposes how the simplest of writing tools is in fact the key to an entire universe of artistic expression.
£14.99
DO MORE ART! and learn how to use ink - one of the best-selling and most popular mediums today - through the work of some of the world's greatest artists and illustrators.
£16.99
Ideal for beginners and hobbyists, this Watercolour collection contains an exciting selection of Watersoluble coloured media.
£21.99
General purpose Eraser… Multi-use eraser with medium to hard firmness and non-abrasive. Robust eraser with a clean finish and low-shedding. Handy size, easy grip, quick erasing.
£4.50
Combat stress and anxiety and release your own inner creative with this beautiful mindful watercolour book. From technical skills and notes on materials to insight into the creative process, this book has everything you need.
£14.99
Find inner calm and happiness in this beautiful, meditative and earthy watercolour instruction book from nature lover, teacher and artist Inga Buividavice.
£14.99
365 days of Feel Good Art comes from another of Detail’s best-selling ranges. A handy book, bursting with helpful hints and tips as well as more considered tasks to help build your creative confidence and just make you feel good!!
£16.99
365 days of Creativity comes from another of Detail’s best-selling ranges. A handy book, bursting with helpful hints and tips as well as more considered tasks to help build your creative confidence and get those creative juices flowing!!
£16.99
24 highly pigmented, intensely vibrant watercolour paints that are permanent when fully dry. Experiment with different watercolour techniques to add some fun vibrancy to your fine art piece or use in unconventional ways to add some magic to your projects.
£59.99
Soft, refreshing coloured paints in pastel shades. Apply as a light wash or layer up for a brighter finish.
£25.00
Derwent Inktense Pencils can be used dry but mix them with water and WOW! the colour turns into vibrant ink. Once it’s dry the colour is fixed so you can work over the top of it. Its permanent feature it’s great for using on fabric such as silk and cotton
£29.50
Derwent Line Makers are superfine, free-flowing fine liners with a consistent line, ideal for both drawing and writing. Line Makers contain permanent, fast drying pigment ink, with intense colour which dries quickly and will not move once dry.
£17.99
Derwent Line Makers are superfine, free-flowing fine liners with a consistent line, ideal for both drawing and writing. Line Makers contain permanent, fast drying pigment ink, with intense colour which dries quickly and will not move once dry.
£8.80
Developed especially for water-soluble pencils. It is a SMOOTH texture paper and is perfect for all water-soluble media including Derwent Inktense products. This smooth surface also provides an excellent base for detailed watercolours and dry pencil work.
£13.00
A tin of 6 water-soluble sketching pencils, 2 of each HB, 4B and 8B. Includes a superior quality pencil sharpener. Each pencil has a wide strip which is great for quick loose sketches, just add water for a softer feel.
£11.99
Derwent Inktense Paint Pans contain the unique Inktense formulation. Ideal for travel and use outdoors with everything needed to 'paint on the go'.
£29.99
The Art Eraser is an all round general use eraser that works well with all kinds of pencils. The Soft Art Eraser contains charcoal for gentle and effective erasing, causing less damage to the paper.
£2.80