Understanding the blacks and greys in the Winsor & Newton acrylic ranges
The blacks and greys in our acrylic colour ranges offer variety and versatility for your palette. Learn which are best for tinting, mixing and more.
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Varnishing your paintings: 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.
Seven tips for painting en plein air
Read Cornish artist Glyn Macey’s tips for taking your practice outdoors, from the best ways to travel light to using found water and objects in your work.
Tips for using acrylic mediums
Mediums can transform your acrylic artwork. Check out our three tips for using them, including experiments to try and pitfalls to avoid.
How to clean and care for your brushes
Care for your brushes well and they'll perform better and last longer. Read our guide to cleaning, drying and storing watercolour, oil and acrylic brushes.
How to remove varnish from acrylic paintings
Winsor & Newton acrylic varnishes can easily be removed when they get dirty. Learn how keep your paintings looking their best with our simple guide.
Choosing a surface for acrylic painting
Looking for an easy way to introduce variety to your acrylic painting? Read our guide to acyrlic surfaces, from paper and canvas to the more unconventional.
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