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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the company for its competitive prices and the high quality of its products. Many consumers specifically mentioned the excellent value they found on art supplies, highlighting prices significantly lower than those offered by other retailers. The consensus is strong regarding the quality of the products, with reviewers expressing satisfaction with their purchases. Consumers appreciate the well-packaged orders, noting that items arrive in perfect condition, often in recycled boxes, demonstrating care in handling. While opinions on order processing show some ambiguity, many reviewers report receiving timely shipping confirmations and tracking information. The delivery service is generally viewed positively, especially considering the distances involved in shipping across Europe. However, some customers have noted that delivery times can be slow, although many feel the excellent prices justify the wait.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Their prices are the best I can find on the pencils I buy but the dispatch and delivery times tend to be slow. I usually recieve my pencils about two weeks after placing the order. Having an express d... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

excellent prices and good service. The only reason why it is not 5 stars is that the sending to the Netherlands takes really long. Not Hartems fault but still it is annoying.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was looking for a particular Da Vinci brush in two sizes. They had it in stock, reasonably priced. It took nearly two weeks to get here, even though it was quickly dispatched. That's more down to t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Hartem. I recently placed an order shipped to Denmark, and it arrived quickly and was very well packaged. They offer a wide range of art supplies, excellent prices, and outstanding... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering through the website was easy, the price for the item I ordered was the best I could find. My order shipped and arrived within the timeframe quoted. I received a shipping confirmation email wi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shipping was fast considering the distance across Europe. I had information about the shipment along the way. Although my order was packed in a way that the loose pages could have been damaged, they... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was amazing at first they sent me an email with a small delay ,but it was only two days. The paints I ordered arrived nicely packed within 5 Business days and the customer service was amaz... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, lightning fast delivery, well packed and perfect new pans for my next project! Will definitely be ordering again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered Caran d'Ache Museum Aquarelle pencils for a very competitive price. The package arrived without problems in a perfect condition. I'm very happy with my purchase!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I rarely leave reviews online but this deserves it. I have had such a positive experience with Hartem - it was my first time ordering with them and the negative reviews nearly put me off. So glad I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was looking for a new specialty pastel paper (Canson Mi Teintes Velvet) and it was around $39-40 per 9 x 12 pad here in the U.S. In my online search I came across the Hartem site and was intrigued.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely art supplies! As described in the website. Took a while to arrive, but I ordered during Christmas holidays and it was totally worth the wait.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with my order. I have ordered a couple of times from the UK, delivery and purchases are exactly as I expected. Thankyou!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAMMMMMMM I don't know where these good reviews come from. I paid 11€ worth of art supplies last night, this morning I get a call from my bank's Fraud Detection department as I had basically $... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Competent erasing knife swiftly delivered from Continental Europe to the UK. Tracking timely and clear.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM! Placed two orders with them and I haven’t receive any email confirming the purchase. Also, on the website the status “processing order” is endless. They don’t answer when contacted by email;... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got everything I had ordered and it came in the mail very fast as well, over all just a great experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's all right, all goods ordered arrived in 8 days (from Spain to Italy) no needed to contact customer support. Very good

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found exactly what I needed. The delivery was very fast, despite the fact that the shipment had to travel all over Europe. Thank you! :)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It took a lot longer to receive the materials which i needed for a course. It delayed my progress and ended spending more money as I had to get them somewhere else. Also the caps of the spray paint i... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The Sennelier pastel pencils are superb. The only issue was it took weeks to receive them.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I've ordered from them a couple of times. The art supplies always come packaged well - no breakages. Delivery was a bit slow, but I'm used to that in Ireland and the good prices make up for it.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I am satisfied to 95%, the only thing that wasn’t so good was that the glue i ordered was not properly closed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought 50x70cm pastelmatt, very fair price. Not a quick delivery but I was aware of that and it was worth the wait. Will use this company again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone who assisted me with my order was extremely knowledgeable and quick to respond! Even when my package had an issue with Fedex, they were quick to provide all the information and I was able to... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivery was very slow from Spain to the UK. BUT if you are happy to wait which I was then you get a great product for a great price.


Company details

  1. Art Handcraft

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Hartem is the specialist Fine Art brand that seeks to liberate and facilitate the creative process. Here you will find all what you need to unleash your creativity: brushes, papers, paints, and much more.


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4.3

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

173 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good value quality brushes

I was looking for a particular Da Vinci brush in two sizes. They had it in stock, reasonably priced.
It took nearly two weeks to get here, even though it was quickly dispatched. That's more down to the courier, though.

16 January 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Their prices are the best I can find on…

Their prices are the best I can find on the pencils I buy but the dispatch and delivery times tend to be slow. I usually recieve my pencils about two weeks after placing the order. Having an express delivery option would be an improvement.

13 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Hartem

I highly recommend Hartem. I recently placed an order shipped to Denmark, and it arrived quickly and was very well packaged. They offer a wide range of art supplies, excellent prices, and outstanding customer service. I will definitely shop there again.

19 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shipping was fast considering the…

Shipping was fast considering the distance across Europe. I had information about the shipment along the way.
Although my order was packed in a way that the loose pages could have been damaged, they all arrived fine.

5 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All Good

Everything was fine, however speed of delivery could be improved.

27 December 2025
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