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 times for Water Mixable Oil Colour, while also improving flow and increasing gloss.
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 substitutes for oil painting can lead to tacky paint films and the sinking of colour. Specialist artists' solvents should be used instead.
Using gouache vs acrylic in watercolour techniques
It's possible to use gouache or acrylic for opaque techniques in watercolour, but we recommend using Designers Gouache – known as the opaque watercolour.
Tips for using the different watercolour whites
Learn how to use Winsor & Newton watercolour whites like Chinese White and Titanium White in your 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
You can mix Griffin Fast Drying Oil Colour with other oil ranges or use it for underpainting. Explore the best ways to use this versatile oil paint.
How to varnish a painting created with Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour
Varnishing paintings created with Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour protects them from dirt and dust. Learn how to prepare them for varnishing properly.
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