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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Let your creativity run wild with this luxe sketchbook featuring inspiring icons from Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke
£17.99
Use the language of flowers to illuminate your past, present and future with this 78-card tarot deck and guidebook.
£19.99
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