Choosing a white in oil colour
Explore our range of oil colour whites to find out which one is right for you, with tips on opaqueness, tinting strength, consistency and drying rates.
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Choosing your brush
Choosing artists' brushes can be overwhelming when you’re starting out. Make it easier with our guide to hair types, head shapes and sizes.
How intermixable are the four Winsor & Newton oil colour ranges?
Many of our oil colour ranges can be mixed and used together, but there are some important exceptions to note. Find out more here.
How to avoid cracking in Designers Gouache painting
Discover the two main causes of cracking when working with Designers Gouache, which has a lower proportion of binder to pigment than watercolour.
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 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.
Understanding turpentine substitutes and turpenoid in oil painting
Using turpentine substitute or cheap DIY solvents often results in tacky paint films and the sinking of oil colour. Find out more here.
Using gouache vs acrylic in watercolour techniques
Find out why we recommend using highly pigmented Designers Gouche for opaque techniques when you’re painting with watercolour.
Tips for using the different watercolour whites
Discover how watercolour artists use Chinese White and Titanium White in their work – as well as the white of the paper itself.
Understanding the three oil painting rules
Oil paintings are usually built up using layers of colour. But there are three key rules to follow if you want to avoid paint cracking. Learn more here.
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.
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.
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