Watercolours, oil paints, and pastels are made that are probably the best made anywhere for the budget market. Our major acrylics manufacturers make product that is comparable with the very best anywhere, being at the cutting edge of new pigments and mediums for painting. Brands like Art Spectrum, Atelier ( Chroma Australia), and Matisse can be purchased with confidence of quality and value for money. The local factories are also particularly helpful when questions regarding usage, compatibility, and any one of a zillion issues that come up for the artist. A quick phone call can often resolve heart breaking technical problems.