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5 Creative Ways to Use Fluid Acrylic Paints (That Aren’t Pouring)
When most people think of fluid acrylics, their minds go straight to pouring, but these versatile paints can do so much more! Whether you’re a fine detail lover, a mixed media experimenter or somewhere in between, fluid paints deserve a spot in your toolkit. Here are our top 5 ways to use them creatively, no pouring cup required. 1. Ink Like Washes Fluid acrylics can be thinned with water or acrylic medium to create stunning transparent washes, just like watercolour or ink. They’re perfect for laying down luminous backgrounds, soft gradients or glazing over dry paint to add depth. 2. Fine...
5 Creative Ways to Use Fluid Acrylic Paints (That Aren’t Pouring)
When most people think of fluid acrylics, their minds go straight to pouring, but these versatile paints can do so much more! Whether you’re a fine detail lover, a mixed media...
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DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Handmade With Heart Looking to give Mum something heartfelt, handmade, and full of creativity this Mother’s Day? You’ve come to the right place! Whether she’s a keen gardener, an avid artist, or just appreciates a thoughtful, one-of-a-kind pressie, we’ve rounded up six beautiful DIY projects you can make yourself – with love. Each idea comes with its own tutorial, so click through to get step-by-step instructions and gather your supplies from Art Shed Brisbane!
DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Handmade With Heart Looking to give Mum something heartfelt, handmade, and full of creativity this Mother’s Day? You’ve come to the right place! Whether she’s a keen gardener, an avid...
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Our top picks this Mother's Day!
Looking for a gift as inspiring as Mum? Whether she’s a seasoned artist or just discovering her creative spark, we’ve handpicked a range of gifts to match every kind of mum. From portable paint sets to studio essentials, our Mother’s Day Gift Guide is packed with thoughtful, artful ideas; all available in-store and on our website. Read on for the full guide and make her day a masterpiece.
Our top picks this Mother's Day!
Looking for a gift as inspiring as Mum? Whether she’s a seasoned artist or just discovering her creative spark, we’ve handpicked a range of gifts to match every kind of...
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Artist’s Guide to Unique Paintbrush Shapes: Dagger, Deerfoot & More
Get Creative with Weird & Wonderful Paintbrush Shapes! Feeling a bit uninspired by your usual brushes? Mixing things up with some quirky shapes can really bring new life to your artwork. Here are 5 fun brushes to try next time you're painting: Deerfoot Stippler Known for its angled shape and compact, stiff bristles, this brush is a favourite for painters who love texture. It’s ideal for dabbing on foliage, rendering furry textures in animals, or creating rugged, organic surfaces. Use a light, stippling motion for best results. Dagger Striper This uniquely shaped brush features a long, slanted tip that comes...
Artist’s Guide to Unique Paintbrush Shapes: Dagger, Deerfoot & More
Get Creative with Weird & Wonderful Paintbrush Shapes! Feeling a bit uninspired by your usual brushes? Mixing things up with some quirky shapes can really bring new life to your...

Art Shed Brisbane
Welcome to the online home of the beloved Art Shed Brisbane. Our passionate team is dedicated to inspiring your creativity, both in-store and online. We love helping artists, so feel free to reach out!
Art Shed Brisbane is Australia’s largest online shop for art and craft supplies, featuring a wide range of acrylics, oil colours, canvases, easels, paper, pencils, pastels, sculpting tools, clay, and kids' supplies. Explore trusted brands like Mont Marte, Art Spectrum, Matisse, Atelier, and Winsor & Newton.
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Atelier Free Flow Product Demo
Mark Waller Demonstrates Atelier Free Flow Join artist Mark Waller as he puts Atelier Free Flow to the test. Known as the most fluid and vibrant artists’ acrylic on the market, this paint glides effortlessly from the brush with intense pigment and a smooth, matte finish. Whether you’re working on fine detail, flat washes or layering light over dark, Free Flow gives you precision, power and stunning results; no need to over-dilute! Use it solo or mix with heavy body acrylics like Atelier Interactive for added contrast and texture. ✔ Maximum pigment load & lightfastness ✔ Incredible flow and control...
Atelier Free Flow Product Demo
Mark Waller Demonstrates Atelier Free Flow Join artist Mark Waller as he puts Atelier Free Flow to the test. Known as the most fluid and vibrant artists’ acrylic on the...
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Ecoline Brush Pens Product Demo
Looking for a vibrant, easy-to-use watercolour tool? The Ecoline Brush Pen is a concentrated transparent watercolour in an ergonomic pen, designed for bold strokes, soft blends, and everything in between! This pen is perfect for illustrations, calligraphy, fashion sketches, product design, and even kids’ art. The flexible brush nib makes it effortless to create fluid lines, rich colour gradients, and stunning watercolour effects. Whether you’re a professional artist or just love experimenting with colour, these pens work beautifully on watercolour paper, cartridge paper, and cardboard—and they match Ecoline bottled colours for seamless blending.
Ecoline Brush Pens Product Demo
Looking for a vibrant, easy-to-use watercolour tool? The Ecoline Brush Pen is a concentrated transparent watercolour in an ergonomic pen, designed for bold strokes, soft blends, and everything in between!...
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Mont Marte Flexi Tip Alcohol Art Markers Product Demo
Pack some colour into your artwork with Mont Marte Flexi Tip Art Markers. This set features 7 bold, bright colours with quick drying alcohol ink that won't smudge once dry. These dual tip markers feature a flexi 4.5mm tip plus, a 6mm hard nylon chisel tip, giving you the freedom to create precise lines and colour larger areas. You'll also love the comfortable to hold, easy tri-grip barrel that keeps your markers from rolling away while you work!
Mont Marte Flexi Tip Alcohol Art Markers Product Demo
Pack some colour into your artwork with Mont Marte Flexi Tip Art Markers. This set features 7 bold, bright colours with quick drying alcohol ink that won't smudge once dry....
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Matisse MM37 Self Leveling Medium
Unlocking the Magic of MM37 Self Leveling Medium If you’re looking for a way to achieve a sleek, glossy finish in your artwork, Matisse MM37 Self Leveling Medium is a must-have. Whether used as a standalone varnish or mixed with acrylics and inks, this versatile medium spreads effortlessly, creating a smooth, glass-like surface with minimal texture. How to Use MM37 Self Leveling Medium Tinting: Add Matisse Flow Acrylics or Matisse Inks for a custom colour effect. Inks maintain transparency and high gloss, while acrylics create a more opaque, slightly less glossy finish. Pouring & Viscosity Adjustment: If using for acrylic...
Matisse MM37 Self Leveling Medium
Unlocking the Magic of MM37 Self Leveling Medium If you’re looking for a way to achieve a sleek, glossy finish in your artwork, Matisse MM37 Self Leveling Medium is a...
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Inspiring Creativity Across Brisbane
Welcome to Art Shed Brisbane, the largest art supply store in Australia, offering an incredible range of art supplies and craft supplies to ignite your creativity. Whether you’re a budding artist or a seasoned professional, our art shop in Brisbane provides everything from artists’ acrylics, oil colours, and stretched canvas to easels, paper, pencils, and pastels. With a comprehensive selection of printmaking, sculpting, watercolour, clay, and kids art supplies, we cater to every artist’s needs.
Our Story
The story of Art Shed Brisbane began in 2003 when Meg and
Manny met at the store! Meg, the first employee of Art Shed Brisbane and a student at QLD College of Art, met Manny, a practising artist and GP. Their shared love for art blossomed into a partnership that led them to purchase the store in 2007 and marry in 2008. Since then, Meg and Manny have worked tirelessly to transform Art Shed Brisbane into a haven for art lovers, making it a store filled with irresistible art materials at fair prices.
Our Mission and Values
Art Shed Brisbane’s mission is to share our passion for art and inspire the creative spirit in every visitor, whether in-store or online. Our people, a cherished team of art lovers and makers, are practising artists committed to providing great customer service and genuine kindness. Our staff, many of whom have been with us for over a decade, are dedicated to offering advice, guidance, and assistance to help you achieve your creative goals.
Why choose Art Shed Brisbane?
At Art Shed Brisbane, we believe in providing wonderful art materials at fair prices. We were the first in Queensland to offer both affordable and top-end fine art gear, ensuring that anyone can get involved in the arts. We are proud to support our community of artists and offer an extensive range of Mont Marte, Art Spectrum, Matisse, Atelier, CreateArt, Winsor & Newton, and more.
As a community-focused art store Brisbane artists rely on, we aim to foster an environment where people come to buy art materials and leave with so much more. Our store is designed to inspire creativity and provide a memorable shopping experience. We also ship across Australia, making it easier for you to access our fantastic range of products.
Our Products
Acrylic Paint, Oil Paint, Watercolour Paint, Gouache Paint, Paint Brushes, Easels, Canvas, Drawing Pencils, Drawing Paper and Pads, Sketchbooks, Printmaking Supplies, Kids Art Supplies, and so much more!
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In-Studio & Plein Air Landscape Painting Course with belArts | Guest artist Mark Feiler
Discover the beauty of the Greater Brisbane Area with our Sunday morning Plein Air Painting Classes! Learn how to sight an interesting composition, how to establish a clear value design and how to emphasise the sense of space. This comprehensive course begins with 5 in-studio lessons, followed by 5 weeks of plein air painting in outdoor locations. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate artist, this course will guide you through the techniques necessary to create realistic, expressive landscapes.
In-Studio & Plein Air Landscape Painting Course with belArts | Guest artist Mark Feiler
Discover the beauty of the Greater Brisbane Area with our Sunday morning Plein Air Painting Classes! Learn how to sight an interesting composition, how to establish a clear value design...
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Live Figure Painting in Oils with Mark Feiler | belArts
In this unique painting the figure from life course, you will have the opportunity of taking the same live pose from drawing to completed oil painting with valuable instruction, demonstrations and feedback by artist, Mark Feiler. The higher cost of the course includes the same live model holding long poses for each of the 3-hour long classes!
Live Figure Painting in Oils with Mark Feiler | belArts
In this unique painting the figure from life course, you will have the opportunity of taking the same live pose from drawing to completed oil painting with valuable instruction, demonstrations...
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Watercolour with Penelope Gilbert-Ng | belArts
Develop your watercolour technique with Penelope Gilbert - Ng! This class is best suited to an Intermediate skill level (basic watercolour experience or experience in a different painting/drawing medium), however beginners are also welcome. Penelope introduces this course with the understanding of paper wetness and watercolour mixing techniques, using small imagery on the first day. Initially, you will explore Still-Life, building up to Landscapes and finally Figures.
Watercolour with Penelope Gilbert-Ng | belArts
Develop your watercolour technique with Penelope Gilbert - Ng! This class is best suited to an Intermediate skill level (basic watercolour experience or experience in a different painting/drawing medium), however...