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What is the difference between cotton and linen canvases?

Explore the definitive guide to choosing between cotton and linen canvases for your artwork. Learn about their textures, durability, ease of use, cost considerations, and environmental impact to make informed...

How to fit canvas wedges

Discover how to maintain canvas tension using wedges. We detail the process of inserting wedges into corners to restore or adjust canvas tension for optimal painting conditions.

Understanding the lightfastness, permanence and archival quality of inks

At Winsor & Newton, we produce two distinct ranges of ink: Drawing Inks and Calligraphy Inks. The key difference between them lies in permanence.

A guide to graphite pencils

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, choosing the right pencil is essential for achieving precision, tonal depth, and expressive detail. This guide will help you understand pencil grades,...

How to use watercolour pencils?  

Watercolour pencils can be used in three ways: as a coloured pencil, to create drawings that can be transformed later with water, or the tip can be dipped in water before...

Can Promarkers be used together?

Explore the versatility of Winsor & Newton Promarkers. Discover dual-tip techniques for precise detail and sweeping strokes, blending seamlessly with other mediums for vibrant, textured artwork.

What are Promarker Watercolours?

Promarker Watercolour guide Promarker Watercolour markers are precise, highly pigmented, and seamlessly mixable with traditional watercolour. The marker nibs allow for adding the finest of details, while the flexible brush tip is...

How to reshape, dry and store acrylic paint brushes?

With acrylic brushes, it’s important to remove excess water, dry ferrules and handles, reshape brush heads, and rest them with the bristles facing upwards to dry off. Don’t worry if...

How to clean acrylic paint brushes?

Discover expert tips for cleaning and maintaining your acrylic brushes to ensure their longevity and peak performance. Learn the best practices and common pitfalls to avoid, keeping your tools in...