How to create vermilion in Artists’ Oil Colour by mixing colours
Discover the three oil colours you need to create your own version of vermilion, and how to mix them to ensure vibrancy and opacity.
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How to reduce the drying time of Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour
Discover how to use Artisan Fast Drying Medium to speed up drying, while also improving flow and increasing gloss and transparency.
How to remove varnish from an oil painting
The right solvent, tools and technique are crucial if you’re planning to remove varnish from an oil painting. Find out what our experts recommend.
How to rescue tubes of solidified watercolour
Even if your tube paint has solidified, you can still use it as a pan colour. Learn how here – and get our three expert tips for keeping watercolour liquid.
How to tell if your oil painting is dry
All you need to check if an oil painting is dry is a lint-free rag and the right kind of solvent. Read our simple guide to this crucial artists' task.
Intermixability of Drawing Inks
All the colours in our Drawing Inks range are intermixable, but there are special rules for the Gold and Silver inks. Find out more here.
Keeping solvent odours to a minimum in oil painting
Reduce solvent odour in your oil paint practice with our guide to low-odour solvents and practical tips for keeping your workspace safe.
Protecting a gouache painting
Varnishing gouache works should be avoided, but framing them behind glass will help protect them. Learn more about how to do it with our expert tips.
What are the primary colours in Winsor & Newton acrylics ranges?
The list below outlines primary colours for three and six colour mixing systems in the Winsor & Newton acrylic ranges. As a guide, we also recommend that you choose transparent…
What does acrylic colour shift mean?
Acrylic paints usually darken in tone as they dry, in a process known as colour shift. Find out how our Professional Acrylic paints overcome the problem.
What is the replacement for Wingel?
The nearest product to Wingel is Liquin Light Gel, which has a slighter structure. Find out how to achieve the Wingel consistency here.
When to use the colourless Oilbar
Please note that Oilbar has now been discontinued. Colourless Oilbar is the equivalent of linseed oil in traditional oil colour, and is used for blending and glazing colours directly on…
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