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by Ellie Jakeman October 03, 2024
When it comes to art supplies, few names resonate with the history and quality of Daler-Rowney. With a legacy stretching back over 240 years, this British company has established itself as a cornerstone of the art world. From the amateur artist to the professional designer, Daler-Rowney offers a vast range of products that cater to every creative need. But what makes their products so special, and who are they truly aimed at?
First founded as a pigment company for wigs in the UK in 1783, Daler-Rowney has grown into an internationally-renowned fine arts manufacturing company with colours & pigments still at its core and still made in England. From paint, brushes and surfaces to accessories, portfolios and easels, Daler-Rowney produces & sells products for artists of all experience levels.
Over the centuries, the company has grown, merging with Daler-Board to create the powerhouse brand we know today Daler-Rowney Limited. Their commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality has made them a favourite among artists around the world. Whether you're sketching on the go or creating a masterpiece in the studio, Daler-Rowney’s products are designed to meet the highest standards.
Simply Range: Perfect for beginners,the Simply range offers an accessible entry point into the world of art. From watercolour paints to sketch pads, these products are affordable without sacrificing quality. They are ideal for students, hobbyists, or anyone taking their first steps into creative expression.
Sketching and drawing supplies: For those just starting, Daler-Rowney’s sketching pencils, charcoal, and drawing pads are essential tools. The affordability of these items makes it easy for beginners to experiment without fear of wasting expensive materials.
Graduate Range: This mid-tier range is designed with students and emerging artists in mind. Offering a balance between cost and quality, the Graduate range includes acrylics, oils, and watercolour paints that allow budding artists to explore different mediums as they develop their skills.
Artists' Range: For those who have honed their craft, Daler-Rowney’s Artists’ range provides high-quality paints, brushes, and canvases. These products are crafted to deliver superior performance, with pigments that offer exceptional depth, richness, and permanence.
Daler-Rowney’s Prolific product ranges;
The Aquafine range: These inks are thinner and can be used in spray guns and can be used for traditional watercolour effects such as flocculation, blooming, scumbling, lifting and salting. Pigmented watersoluble ink, not dye based so they won’t fade over time. This ink is completely unique to Daler-Rowney. The ink can be used straight out of the bottle with the stopper as a vivid colour or they can be diluted with water for some subtle tones. These aquafine colours match the watercolour tube and pan sets, continuing with the consistency of colours. These inks are not acrylic so are not water resistant, but this means they will act like traditional watercolours and can be lifted off the paper for some excellent textural effects. |
System 3 range: The system 3 acrylic inks are more opaque. The acrylic inks have all the properties of an acrylic paint but in an ink form. Great for mixed media work, and can go on any surface. Intense, vivid, colours with great coverage. They even come in metallic, and fluorescent colours. They are water resistant when they are dry and you can also dilute them with water to thin them out. The beauty of the system 3 inks is that the colours are consistent across the range. They work really well on hot-press 300gsm watercolour paper. Can be used with large and small brushes, spritzers, stamps and stencils. |
Similar to system 3 acrylic inks, theFW are also acrylic based. They are Water resistant when dry, and there are over 45 colours. They are lightfast and can be applied to different surfaces. They come in a range of opaque, semi-opaque and transparent colours, which also include Neons. |
Daler-Rowney FW Ink Shimmering Colour Set Contains 1 each of:
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Daler-Rowney FW Pearlescent Inks Set has beautiful, vivid shimmering colours. Daler-Rowney FW Pearlescent Inks can be used to add shimmer and shine to decorative arts such as greeting cards, seasonal decorations, mounts and frames. They are perfect art inks for creating dazzling effects on various surfaces. Perfect for mixed media techniques on a variety of surfaces such ascanvas boards,artboards andwatercolour paper |
Daler-Rowney FW Acrylic Ink Primary Set FW Acrylic Inks: Renowned among professional illustrators and designers, FW Acrylic Inks are highly pigmented and can be used for a range of techniques, from fine detail work to airbrushing. Their lightfastness ensures that artworks remain vibrant over time. These differ from System 3 inks as FW inks use more natural pigments |
Daler-Rowney's acrylic paint ranges offer a versatile and high-quality option for artists of all levels. These paints provide excellent coverage, vibrant pigmentation, and smooth consistency, allowing for a wide variety of techniques from thick impasto to thin, transparent washes. Their quick-drying formula enables efficient layering and reduces waiting time, making them ideal for both spontaneous and detailed work. Available in different ranges like System3 and Graduate, for beginners and students, and Cryla for professionals, these paints deliver durability and permanence, ensuring artwork maintains its colour intensity over time. Daler-Rowney acrylics also work well on various surfaces, enhancing creative flexibility.
Daler-Rowney System3 Acrylic Paint - 500ml: Known for their versatility and vibrant colours, System 3 acrylics are a staple for art students. They can be used on a variety of surfaces, making them perfect for experimenting with different textures and techniques. System3 Acrylic colours are lightfast, permanent (ranking from 3 to 4 stars for most of the colours), opaque (10 opaque and 20 semi-opaque colours), flexible and quick drying, making them suitable for applications on multiple surfaces both indoor and outdoor. |
Daler-Rowney Graduate Acrylic Paint 120ml Daler-Rowney Graduate Acrylic is an affordable range of water-based colours, ideal for students and amateurs looking for reliability and performance. These fast-drying, medium-body acrylic paint colours are smooth, easy to use, mix well together and are perfect for covering large areas or for everyday use. There are 48 colours in the range, including metallic colours.
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Daler-Rowney Graduate Acrylic Metallic Paints Set of 6 x 75ml Daler-Rowney Graduate Acrylic Metallic Paints Set includes 6 tubes of 75ml metallic acrylic paints. Specifically designed to provide a metallic sheen to your artwork, adding a unique and eye-catching element to your paintings. Graduate acrylic colours are ideal for students and amateurs looking for reliability and performance. These fast-drying medium-body colours are smooth, easy to use and mix well together. Graduate acrylic colours offer an impressive pigment loading. |
Daler-Rowney Cryla Professional Acrylic HEAVY BODY 75ml Tubes - Series C Daler-Rowney Cryla professional Artists' Acrylic Paints are the first acrylic colour ever launched in Europe. They combine acrylic colour tradition and innovation. Cryla's range of colours are arranged into series by price. Cryla Artists’ Acrylic Paints are heavy body acrylic colours and apply thickly with good mark retention and work especially well withpainting knives.
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Daler-Rowney offers a comprehensive range of watercolours to cater to artists of all levels, from beginners to professionals. Their collections include the Aquafine range, which provides affordable yet vibrant watercolours, ideal for students and hobbyists. For more experienced artists, the Artists’ Watercolour range offers professional-grade pigments known for their rich colour intensity, permanence, and excellent lightfastness. Daler-Rowney also offers watercolours in various formats, including tubes, pans, and sticks, allowing flexibility and convenience depending on the artist's preference. Each range is crafted to deliver high-quality, consistent results, enhancing the creative potential of watercolour painting.
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Daler-Rowney Artists Watercolour Half Pan Deluxe Wooden Box Set |
Daler-Rowney's oil paint ranges offer exceptional quality, making them a preferred choice for artists of all levels. These paints are known for their rich, vibrant colours, smooth consistency, and excellent blending properties, allowing artists to create intricate textures and subtle gradations.
With slow drying times, Daler-Rowney oils provide the flexibility to work and rework details, making them ideal for both detailed realism and expressive techniques.
The Georgian Oil range is perfect for students and hobbyists, offering affordability without compromising on quality, while the Artists’ Oil Colours cater to professionals with superior pigmentation and lightfastness, ensuring long-lasting, archival-grade artwork.
Daler-Rowney Georgian Water Mixable Oil colours offer artists the possibility of experiencing oil painting without the need for solvent-based mediums. An alternative to traditional oil paints, Georgian Water Mixable Oils can be thinned, mixed, and washed using water.
Daler-Rowney offers a diverse range of watercolour surfaces, designed to suit different artistic styles and techniques. These include traditional textured cold-pressed papers, smooth hot-pressed options, and rough grain surfaces for more pronounced texture. Available in various weights, from lightweight pads to heavy 300gsm sheets, these papers provide excellent absorption, allowing vibrant colour washes and delicate detailing. Daler-Rowney watercolour surfaces are acid-free and made from high-quality cotton or wood pulp, ensuring long-lasting durability and excellent colour retention. Suitable for both beginners and professionals, they cater to all levels of watercolour artistry.
Daler-Rowney cartridge pads offer a variety of high-quality paper options ideal for drawing and sketching. These pads typically come in a range of sizes and weights, with smooth and textured surfaces to suit different artistic needs. The paper is durable and acid-free, ensuring that artwork lasts without yellowing or fading over time. Its excellent tooth provides good grip for pencils, charcoal, and ink, making it versatile for various techniques. Daler-Rowney pads are favoured by both students and professionals for their consistency and ability to handle repeated erasing without compromising the surface quality.
Daler-Rowney Heavyweight Cartridge Pad - 220gsm | Daler-Rowney Smooth Cartridge Pad - 30 Sheets - 130gsm | Daler-Rowney Fine Grain Heavyweight Cartridge Pad |
Daler-Rowney surfaces for pastel painting are specifically designed to enhance the texture and richness of pastels. Their pastel papers typically feature a fine-toothed texture that grips the pastel pigments effectively, allowing for smooth, even application and vibrant colour layering. These surfaces are durable, acid-free, and often available in a range of colours, providing artists with a versatile base to complement or contrast with their artwork. Additionally, the paper's resilience allows for easy blending and layering without crumbling or losing integrity. Whether using soft or oil pastels, Daler-Rowney surfaces ensure a professional finish and longevity of the artwork.
Daler-Rowney Murano Pastel Pads - 160gsm | Daler-Rowney Ingres Spiral Pastel Pads - Assorted Whites |
Daler-Rowney surfaces for acrylic paint are specifically designed to enhance the performance and versatility of acrylics. These surfaces, including acrylic paper, primed canvas boards, and stretched canvases, offer excellent absorbency and a balanced texture that allows for smooth application and vibrant colour retention. They are pre-primed and ready to use, saving artists time while providing a stable, non-warping surface for thick layers and mixed media techniques. The durable, acid-free surfaces ensure longevity and prevent the artwork from deteriorating, making them ideal for both beginners and professionals who want to achieve high-quality, lasting results with acrylics.
Daler-Rowney Primed Canvas Roll | Daler-Rowney Premium Artists Stretched Canvas - Standard profile - Multi Packs |
Daler-Rowney surfaces for oil painting are carefully crafted to provide optimal support for the unique demands of oil paints. These surfaces, including pre-primed canvases, canvas boards, and oil painting paper, are designed to offer excellent durability and stability. Their primed surfaces ensure proper adhesion of oil paints and prevent the paint from sinking in, helping maintain the vibrancy and texture of the artwork. The acid-free materials protect against yellowing and degradation over time, making them ideal for long-lasting works. Daler-Rowney oil surfaces are also versatile, supporting both traditional techniques and modern approaches, making them a great choice for artists of all levels.
Daler-Rowney Brushes for all types of Wet and Dry Media;
Daler-Rowney offers a vast range of paint brushes designed to meet the needs of artists working in different media. Their collection includes brushes made from natural and synthetic fibres, catering to oil, acrylic, watercolour, and mixed media painting. From fine detail brushes like liners and spotters to wide, flat brushes for bold strokes and washes, the variety covers all techniques and preferences.
Daler-Rowney brushes are available in various shapes, including round, flat, filbert, and fan, each designed for specific effects. Known for their durability, precision, and affordability, these brushes are trusted by both beginners and professionals for achieving high-quality results. Amazing set ready to dive straight into your paintings or lots of single options for all media. Here are some of the sets below, click on the image link for more information.
Daler-Rowney Graduate Oil and Acrylic Collection of 10 Brushes in Zip Case |
One of the key aspects that make Daler-Rowney stand out is their dedication to sustainability. They have made significant efforts to reduce their environmental impact by using recycled materials in their packaging and producing products with low environmental footprints. Additionally, their commitment to innovation ensures that artists always have access to cutting-edge tools that enhance their creativity.
Furthermore, Daler-Rowney’s wide availability and range mean that no matter where you are in your artistic journey, there’s a Daler-Rowney product designed just for you. Whether you’re sketching a simple idea or embarking on a complex project, you can trust that Daler-Rowney has the tools to bring your vision to life.
Daler-Rowney is more than just a brand; it’s a gateway to creativity. Their products are designed to inspire, support, and enhance the work of artists at every level. From the first tentative sketch to the final flourish of a masterpiece, Daler-Rowney’s art and design supplies empower creators to express themselves fully. So whether you're a beginner looking to explore your creative side or a professional seeking the best tools for your craft, Daler-Rowney has something to offer you.
Dive in, explore their range, and see where your creativity takes you!
I have had a strong interest in the visual and creative arts since a very early age. After completing an Art and Design Degree and Post graduate studies I have taught Art and Design, Fashion and Textiles, Textile design , Fine Art print and Illustration for over 20 years. Before teaching I was a freelance artist and illustrator and decided 4 years ago I would return to freelance and commissioned work. I have created many domestic and commercial murals for hospitals and hospices. I work part time for ARTdiscount as a content creator and product tester.
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