Charvin Paints & Art Supplies

Rooted in French craftsmanship, Charvin is a family-run artist materials manufacturer known for its commitment to traditional production methods and high-quality raw materials. The brand specialises in artist oil colours and acrylic paint with a history that includes supplying renowned painters such as Cézanne, Bonnard and Ambrogiani.

Charvin has remained closely connected to its French origins, with a manufacturing philosophy centred on preserving and passing on the country's artistic heritage. Rather than following the shift towards greater mass production and plastic use within the art materials industry, the company continues to prioritise carefully selected raw materials and its established approach to making artist colours in France.

While best known for its extensive Charvin oil range, the collection also includes acrylic and watercolour paints. Artists in New Zealand can explore Charvin paint at The Ribbon Rose, with French-made materials available both online and in-store.

Explore Charvin Artist Paints

Oil colour sits at the heart of the Charvin collection. The brand describes its selection as the widest range of oil colours in the world, giving painters considerable scope to select colours for an existing palette or develop one around a particular body of work. Its manufacturing approach emphasises raw material quality and the continuation of French colour-making traditions.

Beyond traditional oils, Charvin acrylic and watercolour paints provide options for artists working across different painting mediums. This lets you explore the brand's approach to colour while choosing paints suited to different techniques, surfaces, and working methods.

From individual colours for an established palette to paints for exploring another medium, The Ribbon Rose brings Charvin's French-made artist materials directly to New Zealand. Explore the collection and choose Charvin paint suited to the way you work.

FAQs

What is Charvin known for?

Charvin is a French family-run artist materials manufacturer, best known for its oil colours. The company has a long association with French painting and has supplied artists including Cézanne, Bonnard and Ambrogiani. Today, its range also includes acrylic and watercolour paints.

What types of Charvin paint can I buy?

The collection at The Ribbon Rose includes Charvin oil, acrylic and watercolour paints. Oil colour remains central to the brand, while its acrylic and watercolour ranges allow painters to work with Charvin colour across different handling properties and painting techniques.

Where can I buy Charvin paint in New Zealand?

The Ribbon Rose stocks an extensive selection of Charvin paint in New Zealand, including oil, acrylic and watercolour options. Shop online or visit us in-store in Auckland to explore French-made Charvin artist paints and find colours for your preferred medium.