Wholesale and B2B cooperation

As one of the leading distributors of art supplies, Artikon also offers the possibility of wholesale purchase. Purchases under favorable conditions are intended for brick-and-mortar stores, online retailers or larger operators of art workshops. The basic condition is the purchase of goods for resale - not your own use.

• wholesale conditions apply to more than 30.000 products from our offer
• we are directly distributing most of offered brands
• large warehouse in Prague with regular re-stocking

How can I start?

First of all registration is needed to set-up your account. Afterwards please write us an email to s.axman@artikon.cz with your contact details, address and short company info. We would be happy to see you at a personal meeting as well. After approved registration, orders can be created in the online shop or through email.

We also offer wide range of displays and racks for displaying products in brick-and-mortar stores. Most popular displays we can provide: Renesans, Rosa, Schmincke, Golden, Daniel Smith, Pébéo, Borciani&Bonazzi, Fabriano, Copic, Hahnemühle, etc. Photos and dimensions available at request.
 

Key brands we represent:

Rosa is a Ukrainian producer that has been a reliable number one for local artists since 1996. At the beginning, the company only produced painting canvases, which are the main article to this day - but now you can also find excellent watercolor paints, acrylic paints, oil paints and painting media in their assortment. Due to the relatively short operating production, Rosa relies on modern research and efficient procedures. It is thus able to ensure high quality and at the same time offer goods at attractive prices. Despite the war that is currently raging in Ukraine, Rosa continues to produce its materials for the whole world. Official website: https://rosa.ua/
 

The Renesans brand is one of the relatively new European manufacturers of paints and art materials. It was founded in 1995 and is managed as a family business by an Italian artist and his Polish wife. Since the production takes place according to traditional Italian recipes and at the same time the headquarters and production have been in Poland, near Poznań, the company manages to produce products with style and quality, but at reasonably low prices. Renesans is by far the largest Polish manufacturer and the most popular brand, especially in recent years it has also been gaining ground in Europe and the USA. Key products include oils, watercolors, acrylics or painting mediums. However, you will find an almost complete artistic assortment in the offer. Official website: https://renesanspolska.pl/en/

The foundations of the French brand Pébéo were laid in 1919, when a small paint factory was established in the Provence region. From the beginning, it focused on colors of all kinds, in the interwar period there was a greater focus on artists and in 1934 the presentation of practically packaged oil colors in tubes, as we know them today. During its century-long history, the company came up with several major innovations and became one of the largest French producers of art materials. In its assortment, it covers everything from oil and acrylic paints to creative materials and school supplies. Official website: http://en.pebeo.com/Pebeo
 

The American manufacturer Golden was at the birth of acrylic paints as we know them today. Through the process of development and testing with New York artists since the 1940s, an official company called Golden was established in 1980, focused on the production of acrylic paints. From the beginning, the focus was mainly on the quality and purity of the paint, without fillers and other additives. This has endured for the brand and it still focuses on only the highest quality products - you won't find any student or economy Golden products. Thanks to the quality and extremely wide acrylic offer, these colors are very popular among professionals of all techniques and styles. Golden also makes Williamsburg Oil Paints and QoR Watercolor Paints. Official website: https://goldenartistcolors.com/
 

The American manufacturer Daniel Smith is known especially in the watercolour art community. Their watercolors are slowly but surely becoming the most famous and popular in the world. And this is primarily due to its extra high quality, the widest range of 266 shades, as well as cooperation with a number of world-famous artists who use and promote Daniel Smith colors. Among our Czech artists, Tomáš Fišera, for example, uses these colors. The offer also includes mediums and new gouache paints. We can recommend all of the brand's products. Official website: https://danielsmith.com/
 

The German manufacturer Schmincke does not need much introduction in the artistic community. For more than 140 years, its colors have been among the most popular around the world. The foundations of the brand were laid in the century before last by Hermann Schmincke and Josef Horadam, and the Italian professor Cesare Mussini, to whom Schmincke owes the recipe for oil paints, which also made a significant contribution to the initial success. Even today, Schmincke paints are among the absolute best and are exported to more than 70 countries. Thanks to the wide range of products, they can be used by both amateurs and demanding professionals. Official website: https://www.schmincke.de/

The history of the Borciani & Bonazzi company began in 1951, in the post-war period, in the north of Italy. At that time, originally the owners of the craft shop, the siblings Wilma and Arturo Bonazzi, together with the married Borciani, began to produce brushes that were in short supply at the time. From the beginning, they focused mainly on providing quality materials and production for highly demanding artists - this is still the case today. Although the company is one of the popular European manufacturers, it is still a relatively small family company. Natural brushes of higher categories continue to be made exclusively by hand. Borciani & Bonazzi brushes were used, for example, in the restoration of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, and are used by a large percentage of contemporary Italian artists. Official website: https://www.borcianiebonazzi.com

Hahnemühle from Dassel, Germany is one of the leading manufacturers of fine art papers. The company was founded as early as 1584 and, thanks to several innovations, gradually became the largest producer of fine art papers in Germany. It focuses on medium to premium products that will be appreciated by particularly demanding customers. However, in the assortment you will also find relatively ordinary notebooks and cheaper papers. A number of well-known artists, such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and others, have also used Hahnemühle products for their works. In 2019, the manufacturer introduced an interesting novelty in the form of a new series of "Natural line" papers, which stand out with regard to the ecology and renewability of the materials used. Official website: https://www.hahnemuehle.com/en
 

The Clairefontaine Group originally came from paper production, which is still its main segment and showcase today. However, their portfolio today includes many more other brands that operate in various other creative segments, such as polymer mass producer Cernit, Blocx paint producer, Rhodia diaries and sketchbooks, Plastiline modeling materials, Herbin calligraphy tools and others. Among the papers, their Pastelmat pastel papers, Aquapad student blocks or Etival black watercolor papers are particularly popular. Official website: https://clairefontaine.com/

The Italian manufacturer Fabriano is the oldest European paper mill, founded as far back as 1264. During its long history, it brought several fundamental innovations and overcame many difficult times. It has also been doing very well in modern history, and is currently one of the world's largest producers of fine art paper and general office paper. From the fine art range, printmaking and watercolor papers are particularly popular, but in the offer you will find papers for almost all techniques. Fabriano has been a household name among artists for centuries, and the quality of their products is proof of that. Official website: https://fabriano.com/
 

The Magnani company is one of the oldest still operating paper manufacturers in Europe. The beginnings of paper production by the Italian river Pescia date back to 1404, the year that Magnani proudly bears in its official name. Today, under this brand, you can find mainly art and graphic papers of highest quality, most of which are made of 100% cotton. The basis of the assortment is the professional watercolor papers Italia, Portofino and Toscana. However, it will also satisfy demanding customers looking for papers for drawing, mixed media or acrylic paints. We are the exclusive representative of the manufacturer in Czechia. Official website: https://www.magnani1404.com/en
 

Copic refillable alcohol markers started almost 40 years ago a big revolution for all designers, architects, designers, but also artists. Since then, it has remained at the top among markers thanks to the already mentioned possibility of refilling, its extra high quality, a wide range of 368 shades and a timeless Japanese style. The manufacturer guarantees absolutely minimal deviations between individual series of color shades, so a 10-year-old marker will be practically identical to a new marker. You can also exchange and add tips, and there are also a number of sets and various accessories for markers. Official website: https://copic.jp/en/
 

The origins of the Mabef company date back to 1948 and the small Italian town of Ispra. Since then, Mabef wooden products represent an excellent quality known among artists worldwide. The company mainly focuses on painting easels, but the offer also includes briefcases, palettes and several other tools for equipping the studio. Only the highest quality beech wood is used for production, and all products were developed directly by the founding family. Today, with more than 12 million items produced, the manufacturer remains committed to innovation and customer care. With this goal, the "Regular" and "Lifetime" warranty programs were also introduced. Official website: https://www.mabef.com/en
 

With more than 350 years of history, the traditional Dutch paint manufacturer Old Holland is one of the oldest manufacturers of artists' materials in the world. The brand got its origins in 1664, when Holland was the artistic center of Europe and a group of several artists at the Academy of Arts in The Hague began to professionally produce oil paints. These are still the main product line of the brand, although today you can also find acrylic and watercolor paints in their portfolio. The colors are considered world-class and are popularly used not only by painters, but also by restorers. A wide range of 168 shades in volume from 40ml to large tubes offers a sufficient offer for the needs of every painter. Official website: https://www.oldholland.com/
 

The French manufacturer, named after the founder Gustave Sennelier, is considered one of the most popular manufacturers of art materials. Especially their pastels and oil sticks are very popular worldwide, but their colors are not far behind. The first paints were produced by the company in 1887 in the Paris Sennelier store, which still operates today and is thus one of the oldest still operating art stores. During their time of operation, their products were used by many famous names, including Pablo Picasso. Among the latest innovations are Abstract acrylic paints, suitable, as the name suggests, especially for abstract painting.Official website: https://www.sennelier.fr/
 

The unique PanPastel system is somewhere between drawing and painting. You can spread and apply the fine pastel powder with your finger, a brush or ideally one of the many tools created specifically for PanPastel. The color range contains a total of 97 shades, which can be further mixed. Various sets from 5 to 80 pieces are also available. It is applied to paper, cardboard, canvas or other common artistic surfaces. Today, PanPastel is owned by the Golden brand, but remains somewhat of a separate brand. Official website: https://www.panpastel.com/
 

German manufacturer of graffiti and art supplies Montana Cans is one of the world's leading manufacturers of spray paints and accessories. It is the most popular graffiti manufacturer in Europe thanks to uncompromising quality at low prices. Montana Cans has three basic series of spray paints - White and Black for mainly outdoor use and the acrylic-based Gold art series, which is also suitable for studios and indoor spaces. The company also produces, for example, markers, varnishes, adhesives and auxiliary products. One of the main principles of the company is the minimal impact of production on the environment, which is regularly advocated in many ecological projects. Official website: https://www.montana-cans.com/

Chemist Henry Levison, founder of the Liquitex brand, is the inventor of water-based acrylic paint as we know it today. The company's origins date back to 1933, and the first acrylic paint was introduced in 1955. Since then, Liquitex has continued to perfect this technique and is behind several other major innovations. The economical Basics series, intended for students and beginners, is particularly popular. It was introduced in 1993, 5 years after the death of the founder of the company, who changed the world of colors and art in general. Acrylic paints are still the cornerstone of the range, but today you can also buy inks, a range of different media and other art accessories with the Liquitex brand. Official website: https://www.liquitex.com/row/
 

Winsor & Newton is probably the most iconic European brand in the art paint industry. It all started in 1832, when chemist William Winsor and artist Henry Newton decided to establish their own paint production in London, England. They were instrumental in changing production processes and generally introducing scientific procedures into the art industry as such. Development then accompanied the brand throughout its history, and the focus on innovation remains to this day. Countless famous artists and personalities have painted with the colors, but Queen Victoria stands out, who even commissioned the popular Series 7 brushes to be produced. After the original English factory closed in 2011, production now takes place in France. Official website: https://www.winsornewton.com/row/
 

Popular printmaking materials under the Charbonnel brand first appeared in 1862, when chemist Francois Charbonnel opened his first shop in Paris. Due to the rapid advent of photography and the replacement of conventional printing techniques, he was not very lucky with the right timing. However, this forced him to develop new and better materials for both lithography and intaglio printing, which gained him new customers. In the first half of the 20th century, art printing continued to grow in popularity, and Charbonnel was always able to offer artists exactly what they needed. This is still true today - Charbonnel products are synonymous with quality and reliability. Production continues in France under the Lefranc&Bourgeois group. Official website: https://www.lefrancbourgeois.com/en/

The Italian manufacturer Manetti belongs to the traditional suppliers of gold leaf and utensils, for more than 4 centuries and 15 generations of the Manetti family. The main domain is mainly leafs made of real gold, silver, platinum or palladium, where the manufacturer offers a wide range of shades - always as separate leafs and booklet. For economic gilding, there are imitations of genuine leafs produced from copper and zinc. In addition to the leafs themselves, Manetti produces preparations for gilding (mixtions, varnishes, etc.), gilding mats, knives, agate stones, etc. Although gilding is generally a very old and traditional segment, Manetti tries to innovate its production and find new ways how to improve. Official website: https://www.manetti.com/
 

The manufacturer Mijello is today the main manufacturer of fine art paints in South Korea. The products are slowly but steadily reaching other corners of the world thanks to an attractive price-quality ratio, innovations and efforts to support artists in their work. Their most popular product is high-quality Mission Gold artistic watercolour paints, and they also produce a number of world-unique painting aids, such as various palettes, buckets, etc. In the Mijello production facility, you will also find a large presentation of paints and pigments. We usually import goods from Korea twice a year. Official website: https://mijello.com/
 

The Umton brand is currently the only truly artistic fine art paint manufacturer in the Czech Republic. The history of the company dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, specifically to 1910. Since the Second World War, production has taken place in Děčín in North Bohemia, where it is still based today. The main focus of the company is master oil paints, it also produces watercolor and tempera paints and mediums. Umton oil paints are the most popular and best-selling oil paints in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The manufacturer gives a 99-year warranty on them. Official website: https://umton.cz/
 

Zlata lod is an iconic Prague art shop, attracting artists and designers from all over the country. Under the Zlata lod brand, they have several products manufactured for the store, which often surpass the quality-price ratio of the goods normally available on the market and are thus an attractive alternative for all artists. The range currently available includes high quality linen canvases, canvases on board, a wide range of artist pigments, a value set of Schmincke pastels or brushes. More products will continue to be added.Official website: https://zlatalod.cz/

In the area around Nuremberg, where the Da Vinci company is based, the production of brushes has a long tradition. From the end of the 19th century, there were several independent workshops in the city, of which one gradually began to stand out. Thanks to innovation, emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction, Da Vinci is today a household name among artists and one of the world's largest manufacturers. The portfolio includes everything from school brushes to exclusive lines for watercolor, acrylic or oil paints. Official website: https://www.davinci-defet.com/en
 

Today, Phoenix is the largest producer of canvases and art supplies in the world. It was founded in 1988 and operates mainly in Asia, producing for example in China, Vietnam and Cambodia. The production is focused mainly on the already mentioned canvases, where it offers a wide selection and a favorable price-quality ratio. The same more or less applies to the entire range, including paints, brushes and a number of art materials. We recommend goods from this manufacturer especially for children, amateurs, students and less demanding artists. The Phoenix company advocates ecological and environmental standards during production, and is repeatedly awarded for its approach to employees. We are the official distributor for the Czech Republic.
 

A flexible Artiteq picture hanging system that attaches to the wall or ceiling. With the Click & Connect system, installation of this system is quick and easy. Ideal for the home, office, studio, gallery or schools. It is especially suitable where the occasional change of hanging pictures is required or where it is undesirable to damage the walls by drilling them. After installing the system, you can easily change the images yourself and without drilling, all in a very short time. The manufacturer also offers other systems, for example for displaying pictures in schools and kindergartens, tools for attaching advertising boards in shops and public places, etc. Official website: https://www.artiteq.com/
 

The French manufacturer Airplac has a narrowly focused offer, which finds however many uses. The assortment is primarily represented by light foam boards (known as foam board or kapa board) in a number of different variants. It is widely used by framers, architects, designers and especially advertising studios. The production of foam boards called Airplac began in 1992 and since then it has undergone continuous development and new product variants have been added. For example, self-adhesive boards with glue on one side, black boards and boards with a reinforced core with an aluminum layer are popular. Approximately 2 million square meters of Airplac products are sold annually. Official website: https://www.airplac.com/
 

Baohong produces traditional watercolor paper with an exceptional price/quality ratio. Its key features are due to the use of 100% cotton and, in particular, natural glue (previously also used by other manufacturers - but recently, due to the higher price and poorer availability, they replaced it with synthetic substitutes). It can easily handle large amounts of water (for example, with the "wet on wet" technique). It is produced by "mould-made" technique without the use of acids, archival quality. We recommend it even for the most demanding professionals. Official website: https://baohongpaper.com/

The beginnings of metal processing in the area of the Austrian Stubai Valley date back to the 14th century. From the first half of the 20th century, greater industrialization and the merging of individual smaller family businesses began to occur here. Today, many tools and accessories are produced under the Stubai brand, among which the world-famous carving chisels stand out. Their popularity stems mainly from proven quality, high hardness steel and a wide selection of shapes and sizes. We are able to deliver out-of-stock products from the manufacturer's catalog to order in a relatively short period of time, please contact us if you are interested. Official website: https://www.stubai.com/en/woodcarving-tools/
 

The German manufacturer Abig has been on the market for more than 40 years and focuses mainly on the production of materials for graphic techniques, sculpture and encaustic. The most popular are their printing presses, which are used in many schools, studios and workshops due to their reliability and affordable prices. We try to keep the best-selling presses in stock for quick delivery. You will also come to your advantage when choosing graphic brayers, whether you are looking for an ordinary cheap option or a massive roller for professional use. It is a family business from the town of Wildberg-Sulz, which now also controls another German company producing printing presses - Geko. Official website: http://www.abig.de/
 

The Slovakian manufacturer of picture frames Falc offers a wide range of options for ordinary and demanding customers. From the town of Topolčany, Artikon mainly produces ready-made frames, in which you can easily insert your own photo, poster or drawing. The vast majority of frames are made of real wood, however plastic frames are also on offer. The company has been operating since 2001, our mutual cooperation has been going on for about 15 years. Artikon is the exclusive art distributor for the Czech Republic.

Rovněž u nás nakoupíte zboží značek