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How to varnish acrylic paintings

Varnishing your acrylic painting will protect it from dust, dirt, and surface damage, while also providing a polished, professional finish. This guide explains why you should varnish your acrylic painting,...

Can mediums be used to build texture with oils?

Alkyd mediums are an effective way to build texture, especially thick impasto mediums such as Winsor & Newton’s Oleopasto. This can be mixed with oil colour to create thick layers...

Will solvents damage my oil painting?

Aggressive solvents such as general-purpose white spirit will likely damage your colour (especially if used in great quantities) but refined solvents such as Turpentine and Sansodor will not affect your colour.

Which mediums will help my oil paint dry faster?

If used straight out of the tube, oil paints can be slow drying. However, if mixed with an alkyd medium such as Winsor & Newton Liquin Original, paintings dry in less than twenty-four...

Will all oil mediums make my painting glossy?

Oil-based mediums and some alkyds will dry glossy, but others will dry to a satin or even matte finish. To increase matting, add some solvent to your painting mix –...

Ultimate guide to varnishing your oil paintings

Discover how to protect and enhance your oil paintings with our expert varnishing guide. Learn the best techniques, choose the right varnish, and ensure your artwork remains vibrant and pristine...

Which mediums can be used with Professional Acrylic?

All Winsor & Newton acrylic mediums, including Galeria mediums, are fully compatible with Professional Acrylic. These can be used to achieve a variety of effects and textures, also to alter...

How long should you leave masking fluid on for? If left on for too long what is the recommend solution to removing it?

We always recommend removing masking fluid as soon as possible and it should not be left on the piece for longer than 12 hours. The only recommendation if left on...

Can granulation medium be used with ink?

Granulation medium is only suitable for use with Watercolour.

Is blending medium water-based?

Yes, blending medium is water-based. It is also slows drying and maximises the working time of your watercolours, allowing you to achieve smoother blends. Use the Blending Medium to work...

How to protect brushes when using Art Masking Fluid

Repeatedly using a brush to apply Art Masking Fluid will damage the brush over time. Although some artists swear by vaseline, soap or petrol, our tests do not show any...