For the past SEVEN years, The Arqivist has nurtured a community of artists, designers and collectors around a shared love for historical British art supplies. Championed by professional illustrators and influencers in the creative industries, we regularly supply pieces for film and television productions.

Our quality, hand-selected items make us a firm favourite in art circles, with creatives from all around the world returning time and time again to shop our unique collections. Don’t just take our word for it, explore our client reviews.

There are only two things that matter to The Arqivist, sourcing the highest quality art materials and creating an excellent purchasing experience for you, the client. From a Victorian artists’ cabinet to a characterful ceramic palette, we can assist you in setting up the perfect studio. One that enables you to create work in the manner of the 19th and 20th-century greats.

Focusing on the most esteemed colour producers and art manufacturers of the past two hundred years enable us to bring you rare and discontinued pigments that can no longer be purchased in art supply shops. All products and information are underpinned by extensive research and education.