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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.
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 colouring book will journey you through dream-like forest scenes and encounter real and fabulous creatures. Beginning in a woodland world of otters, badgers, foxes and deer, the pages gradually transport you deeper into a flower forest…
£12.99
A beautiful A4 blank sketch book…. Luxuriously finished to a high quality this version features 'The Sea at Satta in Suruga Province' by Utagawa Hiroshige.
£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.
£13.50
A top of the range coloured pencil for all abilities that want a professional finish. This is the perfect combination of a strong point and smooth lay down, with a texture that has the covering power of wax but glides like an oil.
£28.50
Made in Cumbria, sketching pencils, beautifully presented in a smart tin, ready to give as a gift....or keep yourself!
£10.99
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.
£17.99
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.
£14.99
Relive the most striking moments from the acclaimed and beloved Netflix show Stranger Things with this stunning officially licensed colouring book.
£16.99
A real treat for any Fourth Wing Fan… not only a colouring book, this one contains pre-cut stickers for you to colour in and enjoy too!
£16.99
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.
£16.00
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
Ideal for beginners and hobbyists, this Watercolour collection contains an exciting selection of Watersoluble coloured media.
£21.99
This delightfully romantic colouring book brings the Regency era of the early 19th century to life, inspired by the novels of Jane Austen.
£7.99
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
Derwent Twin Hole Tub Pencil Sharpener, featuring a dual size metal sharpener with high quality blades, that are long lasting to create a consistently smooth and sharp point. With hole sizes of 11.5mm and 8.25mm for compatibility with most artist pencils.
£5.00