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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 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 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
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.
£19.50
Ideal for beginners and hobbyists, this Watercolour collection contains an exciting selection of Watersoluble coloured media.
£27.99
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
The loveliest journal for any nature and wildlife lover… Whether you're in the forest or just dreaming of woodland wonderlands, immerse yourself in the little miracles of nature with this beautiful Woodland Journal.
£17.99
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 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.
£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
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
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 Inktense Paint Pans contain the unique Inktense formulation. Ideal for travel and use outdoors with everything needed to 'paint on the go'.
£29.99
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
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
Find inner calm and happiness in this beautiful, meditative and earthy watercolour instruction book from nature lover, teacher and artist Inga Buividavice.
£14.99
8 highly pigmented, intensely vibrant, watercolour pencils that are permanent when fully dry. Included in the set is a spritzer, paint brush and waterbrush; everything you need to start your painting journey with Inktense.
£32.99
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
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.
£10.00