Art Spectrum® was founded in Melbourne in the early 1960’s by Gay and David Keys Snr, who was an artist and a RMIT lecturer.
Art Spectrum® has grown to be the leading Fine Art brand in Australia, manufacturing Oils, Watercolours, Gouache, Pastels, Inks, Primers, Mediums, Varnishes and Solvents. We are renowned for our unique Australian colours and our traditional European manufacturing methods.
Art Spectrum® has a comprehensive range of supporting products that complement any artists’ requirements which include the world’s first pastel surface paper Colourfix™, professional papers and pads, Belgium linens, canvas, stretcher bars, brushes, painting, palette knives, easel and whole range of studio accessories.
Art Spectrum® is 100% Australian made and family owned with the strong artistic philosophy – carried on by David’s son, David and his partner Tamara.
