Creative Art Alliance

Your premium manufacturers of colours, paper and brushes ‘Made in Germany’:

The three German premium manufacturers da Vinci, Schmincke and Hahnemühle are famous for their high-quality artist products ‘Made in Germany’. All three companies belong to the select circle of ‘Brands of the Century’. They offer a first-class, matched range of brushes, colours and paper that complement each other perfectly and are tailored  to the respective painting technique.

da Vinci - Brush tradition since 1945

Da Vinci looks back on a long tradition as a brush manufacturer in Nuremberg. Since its rebirth after 1945, the company has focused on high-quality artist brushes, which were given the ideal name in 1952 when the brand was registered. Entirely committed to the universal genius of the Renaissance, the company's aim has been to offer a sophisticated and contemporary range of products through the careful selection of the best materials combined with traditional craftsmanship and technological innovations.
Today, customers in over 80 countries around the world enjoy reliable da Vinci tools for ‘Art & Beauty – Made in Germany’.

Further information at www.davinci-defet.com

Hahnemühle - Paper tradition since 1584

Hahnemühle produces unique papers for special works of art. Since 1584, this traditional company based in Dassel has been manufacturing papers for artistic and graphic needs in a quality that is second to none. This focus on tradition and the maturity of the art of papermaking has made Hahnemühle one of the most important manufacturers in Europe – and this claim will remain valid in the future. The company continues to rely on proven cylinder mould and long mould techniques in its paper production. 
Hahnemühle's particular strength lies in its combination of centuries-old tradition with modern paper innovations.

Further information at www.hahnemuehle.com