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How can I use pens with watercolour?

Pens and watercolours are fantastically compatible, drawings made with fineliners are ideal for making a sketch as a first step before colour, or for adding details on top of watercolour later. The...

What’s the difference between gouache and watercolour?

In a nutshell, gouache has a higher pigment load than watercolour. Therefore, gouache is great for flat, opaque areas of colour and works well in combination with the transparency of watercolour

What is watercolour

Watercolour is a mixture of finely ground pigment suspended in a binder made of Gum Arabic. Other ingredients are added to stabilise the paint, making it is as lightfast as possible, so...

What are the primary colours in Winsor & Newton watercolour ranges?

Explore primary colour recommendations across Winsor & Newton watercolour ranges. Systems include essential three-colour setups and expanded six-color palettes for both Professional and Cotman lines, ensuring optimal mixing capabilities for...

How to rescue tubes of solidified watercolour

Learn how to repurpose solidified watercolour tubes into pan colours using Winsor & Newton Gum Arabic medium mixed with water. While not ideal for Professional Watercolour pan performance, this method...