Choosing an acrylic white
Whites can be crucial for successful acrylic works. Choose the right one with this guide to our acrylic whites, including opaqueness and tinting strength.
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How intermixable are the Winsor & Newton acrylic ranges?
Learn how to use our finest quality Professional Acrylic range with Galeria Acrylics, which offer impressive vibrancy at an affordable price.
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.
Choosing a brush for stippling clouds
Find out why you need a softer brush for stippling clouds and read our recommendation for a brush that's suitable for acrylic, oil and watercolour.
Choosing brushes for painting miniatures
Find out why short, stubby brushes are the best for painting miniatures, and why our Series 7 brushes are ideal for this intricate art form.
How to use mediums with Designers Gouache
When using acrylic mediums with Designers Gouache, it's worth experimenting first. Read our tips on getting the best results and avoiding common pitfalls.
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.
Five watercolour mediums that will transform your art
Mediums can open up dramatic new creative possibilities in watercolour. Explore five options, from adding texture or granulation to enhancing blending.
Know your natural brush hairs
From sable and squirrel to goat or hog, the right natural brush hair will make all the difference to your practice. Our guide explains all you need to know.
Four effects you can achieve with mediums for oil colour
Looking to develop your oil painting practice with new techniques? Learn how to use mediums to add glazing, scumbling, stippling and impasto effects.
Professional Watercolour techniques: three contributors to granulation
Explore how paper type, colour choice and using a medium affect watercolour granulation, a popular technique perfect for cloudy skies or hazy beach scenes.
How to: get the most out of Watercolour Markers
Bring a fresh edge to your watercolour work with this guide to our Watercolour Markers, including tips on colour mixing, mediums and caring for the nibs.
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