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A guide to sizing and priming canvas

Preparing your canvas properly is essential for creating paintings that last and look their best. Sizing and priming provide a stable, even surface, while underpainting helps you plan your composition...

What are the three oil painting rules?

If you want to make the most of your painting, there are three tried and tested rules that will serve you well: Fat over lean, think over thin and slow...

Acrylic paint: Drying times, colour shift, and how to extend working time

Discover the drying times for acrylic paints, why colours can change as they dry, and how to extend your working time with mediums. This guide helps artists achieve accurate colour,...

What are the drying times for Winsor & Newton Oil colours?

Discover the drying times of our Oil paint ranges to avoid common issues such as cracking. Find out how long to wait until varnishing your oil painting and how to tell when...

Does Professional Acrylic experience colour shift as it dries?

Acrylic paints darken as they dry due to binder changes, causing colour shift. Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylic reduces this issue, ensuring consistent colours from wet to dry for easier...

An introduction to acrylic painting

Acrylic is one of the most versatile and beginner-friendly paints. It’s fast-drying, easy to use, and can be adapted to suit almost any style. From bold, textured strokes to delicate,...

Modern Calligraphy and Botanical Lettering

Encounter modern calligraphy and botanical lettering with illustrator Jessie Bayliss, as she demonstrates how expressive ink washes and intricate fineliner work transforms traditional lettering into elegant, contemporary compositions that balance...

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,...

What is the best way to keep promarkers vibrant on paper?

Unfortunately, our Promarkers are not lightfast and the only way of preventing fading is to keep them out of light, so work in a book or kept in a folder that...

Why is clear liquid coming out my watercolour tube?

The binder Gum Arabic has become separated in the tube - this is quite common. The best thing to do is to move the closed tube in your fingers, which...

Can I See a list of Prime colours in your ranges?

We have semi-transparent colours in all our ranges. Please select the type of paint you require (oil, watercolour, acrylic, gouache etc) and go to the colour chart. Click on the...