picture framing and art supplies

Whether you are looking for art supplies or advice for a custom picture frame to protect a cherished picture, we are here to help. We have been providing a range of high quality artists' material to local creatives in and around the Southwark area for many years. Despite our size we stock just as large a range as the bigger stores and having both the London Southbank University and the London College of Communication on our doorstep means we are priced to remain competitive.

Artwork can be valuable whether it is a child's cherished picture or a priceless masterpiece and we can advise on how best to protect and display it. Our small team of craftspeople have dealt with countless styles of artwork and are equipped with the most modern technology allowing them to produce frames of the very highest standards. Whether it is a hand gilded piece or a modern contemporary frame, we are confident we can produce it.

Art supplies in London

We have been providing a range of high quality art supplies to local creatives in and around the Southwark area for many years. Despite our size we stock just as large a range of artist supplies as the bigger stores and having both the London Southbank University and the London College of Communication on our doorstep means we are priced to remain competitive.

All the well known brands can be found on our shelves as well as a few extra special ones and being artists ourselves means we have experience with most of the products we stock and can provide advice if needed.

The flourish of a well loaded brush and the scratch of a pencil on paper are the lifeblood for the artists. At Southbank Art Co, we understand this perfectly, and we bring you a varied choice of supplies from a host of well known and respected brands.

For the artist, all the essentials are here. For art supplies in London's Southbank, we have excellent stocks, providing you with an outstanding collection of brushes, pencils, pads, paints and more. No matter budget, there's no reason not to commit your next piece of work to canvas or clay. Shop at Southbank Art Co for all your supplies.

Whether you're creativity lies in artist inks, watercolours, oils or acrylic art paint, our choice of brushes can accommodate your painting style perfectly. The oil brushes and water colour brushes from Pro Arte are known for their quality, from the comfortable tapering of the the teak handles, to effective Prolene filaments, these are a pleasure to use.

We have all the paints and ink supplies that you would expect to find, including the great choice from Daler Rowney and Winsor & Newton. Both of these brands have a long history of producing some of the best oils, acrylic paint and watercolours, supporting generation after generation of artist.

For drawing and sketching, we have a great selection of pencils for sketching, colouring and shading. Cretacolour produces a range of drawing pencils for beginners, intermediate and experienced sketchers. Their attractive tins come in sets of 12, 24 and 36 colours, allowing you to produce quality drawings at an affordable price. They also make great gift ideas too!

We also cater for graphic designers, with a choice of brush pens, technical pens and paint markers for precision work. Available individually or in packs, Pilot pens offer the accuracy and evenness you demand for graphic design. Quick drying, lightfast pigments and water resistance when dry, ensures that these pens are always in demand for designers and illustrators.

You'll also find drawing paper, watercolour paper, pads, boards and canvasses to provide the backdrop to your work. The A3 Bristol Board pads from Winsor & Newton offer a superbly even, smooth surface. Ideal for fine detail drawings, Bristol Board is also perfect for inks and airbrushing. It can also cope with repeated working and erasing of pencil marks.

If you need to frame for that new piece of art, we can do that for you too! You can either order from our selection of stylish and contemporary, ready made frames, or you can take advantage of our bespoke framing service. Feel free to chat to us about the right frame and mounting for your artwork.

Our team has more than 30 years experience working in all areas in the field of art. We can help with all your enquiries, from the right artist materials to use, to advice on framing. Shop with Southbank Art Co today for quality art supplies and service.