Our Story
Flourish Art Materials was born out of our passion for art and our desire to provide the best tools for artists. Located in the heart of Lancashire, our small workshop is where we pour our love for art into crafting exceptional equipment, especially for oil painters. Our products are designed to cater to both beginners and experts, ensuring that every artist can unleash their creativity with the finest mahl sticks available.
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I designed and made my first carbon fibre Mahl Stick around 6 years ago when I developed tendonitis in my left arm after holding a heavy aluminium Mahl Stick fro unto 8 hours a day in the studio. The new carbon fibre Mahl Stick prevented my recurring injury straight away as it was so light.
Now my wife and I, helped by our 2 adult children, design, make and wrap our super-light mahl sticks right across the world.
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Thankyou for taking the time to visit our store.
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Andrew Talbot
Artist and founder of Flourish art materials



Supporting the Arts
At Flourish Art Materials, we believe in giving back to the artistic community that has given us so much. We are dedicated to supporting local art events, workshops, and exhibitions, and we actively contribute to art education initiatives. Our commitment to nurturing the arts is an integral part of who we are, and we are proud to be a part of a vibrant and creative community.