Holbein

Holbein Paints & Art Supplies

Founded in Japan in 1900, this brand has built an international reputation for fine art materials created with a strong focus on quality, colour and performance. Combining more than a century of manufacturing experience with ongoing product development, Holbein produces an extensive range for artists working across different mediums and techniques.

Perhaps best known for watercolour paints, the collection extends well beyond watercolour. Artists can explore Artists' Gouache, Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, Artists' Oil, DUO-Aqua Oil Colour and Acrylic Gouache, alongside pastels, coloured pencils, pigments, mediums, palettes and other painting tools. This breadth makes it easy to explore new techniques or expand your existing studio supplies while staying with a trusted artist-materials brand.

The Ribbon Rose brings together one of New Zealand's largest selections of artist materials, available online and in-store. Whether you are looking for individual watercolours, a complete paint set or materials for acrylic, gouache or oil painting, explore the range and find the right products for the way you create.

Explore Holbein Artist Materials

Our extensive range gives artists plenty of choice across both traditional and contemporary mediums. Watercolour paints are available across granulating, luminous, Chroma Pearl, Chromashine and Nightfall options for artists looking to expand the possibilities of their palettes.

Beyond watercolour, the range includes Artists' Gouache for opaque colour, Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, traditional Artists' Oil and DUO-Aqua Oil Colour. You can also explore Acrylic Gouache, oil pastels, coloured pencils, watercolour pencils, pigment pastes and a selection of mediums and painting tools.

With so many options available within a single established brand, Holbein makes it easier to choose materials suited to your preferred medium, techniques, and approach to colour. Explore the collection at The Ribbon Rose and find paints and artist materials for your next piece.

FAQs

What is Holbein known for?

Holbein is a Japanese fine art materials manufacturer established in 1900. It is particularly well known for its artist paints and extensive colour ranges, with products spanning watercolour, gouache, acrylic, and oil, as well as pencils, pastels, pigments, mediums, and painting tools.

What types of Holbein paint can I buy?

The collection at The Ribbon Rose includes Artists' Watercolour, Artists' Gouache, Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, Artists' Oil, DUO-Aqua Oil Colour and Acrylic Gouache. You can choose from individual colours and selected sets, making it easy to add specific shades to an existing palette or explore a different medium.

Where can I buy Holbein watercolour paints in New Zealand?

The Ribbon Rose stocks an extensive selection of Holbein watercolour paints, along with other artist materials. Shop online now or visit us in-store in Auckland to explore individual colours, paint sets, mediums and other products from the range.