How to use Griffin Fast Drying Oil Colours with other oil colour ranges
Griffin Fast Drying Oil Colour is great for making a quick underpainting. Explore the best ways to use this versatile medium, and find out what to avoid.
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How to varnish a painting created with Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour
Varnishing your paintings protects them from dirt and dust, but you need to prepare them properly before getting started. Find out how here.
Using Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour with other oil colour ranges
Artisan oil paints can be mixed with conventional oil colours, but the mixtures created will be less water-mixable. Discover more here.
Using acrylics as underpainting layers for oil painting
Acrylics can safely be used under oil colours, but you should keep the acrylic layer thin. Find out why and get more tips with our expert guide.
How to read the label on a Winsor & Newton colour
The labels on our paints give crucial information about the colours inside. Find out what the codes and symbols mean with our comprehensive guide.
Sizing watercolour paper for oil painting
Read our recommendations for the best sizes and primers for watercolour paper, and learn how to apply them ready for oil painting.
Travelling by plane with Winsor & Newton art materials
Find out which of our products are safe for air travel and which you can't take. Plus get our tips for what to do before flying with art materials.
Oiling out: to brighten dull areas and prevent sinking
Sinking is when the top layer of oil is lost to the one underneath, making paintings look dull. Learn how to fix the problem with the oiling out technique.
Painting over Artists’ Retouching Varnish on oil paintings
Retouching varnish gives temporary protection to recently finished oil works, and unlike regular varnish it can be painted over. Find out how to do it here.
Using Artisan varnishes with traditional oil colours
Artisan varnishes can be used on top of traditional oil colours, but it’s best to clean the painting first. Learn how to do it here.
Varnishing your painting: FAQs
Find out which varnish to use and how to apply it to protect your oil and acrylic paintings, plus learn how to fix dull paintings.
How to prime a canvas
Find out everything you need to know about priming canvas for oil and acrylic paints, including how it affects tooth, absorbency and colour.
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