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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.
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
This stylish Derwent Sketching Wallet is perfect for the artist who loves to get outdoors. Small enough to fit in your bag it contains a selection of handy drawing media;
£35.99
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.
£9.50
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
This Artist Sketchbook provides the perfect canvas for your creative expressions. Complete with spiral binding encased in a fabric coated spine, and a ribbon tie closure, it features 48 pages of high-quality 180gsm mixed media paper.
£15.00
This Artist Sketchbook provides the perfect canvas for your creative expressions. Complete with spiral binding encased in a fabric coated spine, and a ribbon tie closure, it features 48 pages of high-quality 180gsm mixed media paper.
£15.00
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.
£14.99
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
This beautiful set of coloured pencils features 10 rich hues, each complemented by a unique barrel design, sure to inspire seekers and creatives in all of their colourful pursuits.
£14.99
Derwent’s range of wire bound Sketch Pads are available in landscape or portrait in the 3 most popular ‘A’ sizes, A5, A4 & A3. Each Sketch Pad contains 30 sheets of 165gsm acid free, textured paper which has been tested and approved by a team of artists.
£6.80
Bring your own unique creative twist to the incredible story of the Fab Four, with pages of groovy colouring scenes. From iconic album covers to legendary concerts, from early days to the height of their success.
£7.99
Made in Cumbria, sketching pencils, beautifully presented in a smart tin, ready to give as a gift....or keep yourself!
£10.99
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
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.
£13.00
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