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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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