About us
Founded by artists Ann Witheridge and Scott Pohlschmidt, Lavender Hill Colours was originally created with the purpose of equipping students and artists at our atelier, London Fine Arts Studio.
Founded by artists Ann Witheridge and Scott Pohlschmidt, Lavender Hill Colours was originally created with the purpose of equipping students and artists at our sister atelier, London Fine Arts Studio. Over the last decade, we have since expanded to supply artists worldwide with our curated product range.
Supplying the next generation of figurative artists
Founded by artists Ann Witheridge and Scott Pohlschmidt, Lavender Hill Colours was originally created with the purpose of equipping students and artists at our sister atelier, London Fine Arts Studio. Over the last decade, we have since expanded to supply artists worldwide with our curated product range. As practising artists, our limited product range is comprehensive and is solely comprised of materials our community use in their craft. This range includes the essentials like Willow Charcoal, to our specially sourced Plaster Casts of Michelangelo’s David and our bespoke, hand-crafted Claessens linen panels.
Selected by artists, for artists
Our team of artists select and source our product range from all over the globe. If you shop with us, you can be confident we only stock materials and products we believe in.
Built on decades of experience
Founded and run by working artists, we offer a bespoke advice and guidance on our product range for students who are getting started and professional artists.
Worldwide shipping
Wherever you’re based, we ensure everyone has access to our materials, partnering with international shipping to deliver your products safely.
London Fine Art Studios
London Fine Art Studios, our sister organisation, is an art atelier specialising in teaching drawing and painting from life. We focus on core principles like proportion, gesture, values, and color, providing a solid foundation for students and professional artists to confidently develop their own work and style.
