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Winsor & Newton are proud to be a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp). This certification highlights our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. Discover how our efforts benefit both...

Explore how Winsor & Newton supports artists by sharing their journeys, fostering sustainability, and innovating with high-quality materials. Learn from artists like Orlanda Broom and Tim Shaw, and discover our...

Discover the legacy of Friedrich Wilhelm Ostwald's colour system, preserved in the Winsor & Newton archives. Learn how this Nobel-winning chemist's theories influenced artists and movements like De Stijl and...

Lamp Black’s rich history involves ancient oil lamps, Chinese monochromatic painting and even the Gutenberg printing press. Find out more about these connections in this article.

The roots of Indian ink stretch back thousands of years. Find out how this artists’ staple was first used, and why it’s still so popular today.

Bright and opaque, cerulean blue is invaluable to artists. Find out why painters including Monet and Signac prized this beautiful sky blue.

Once considered more precious than gold, ultramarine was often used for the Virgin Mary's robes. Trace the evolution of this special colour.

Commonly used in camouflage paint, chromium oxide green is relied on by artists to make a wide range of greens when mixed with other colours.

Indian Yellow is a luminous golden pigment with excellent transparency and glazing qualities. It is widely admired for its depth, body and radiance in oil and watercolour painting.