Our wide range of traditional oils, mediums and varnishes are brilliant at helping artists experiment with texture and finishes, control colour and protect their work. But they can be tricky…

Exploring Oil Mediums Like MediumsOil This article has been liked 23 times We explore two oil mediums, Artists' Painting Medium and Blending and Glazing Medium, examining the properties that make…

Exploring Acrylic Matt and Gloss Gel Mediums Like Mediums This article has been liked 10 times Our mediums are great additions to your palette to create new effects with your…

The Effect of Gloss and Matt Mediums Like Mediums This article has been liked 11 times Using Professional Acrylic Cerulean Blue, we explore the differences between Professional Acrylic Matt and…

Exploring Liquin Mediums Like Mediums This article has been liked 49 times There are five types of Liquin mediums, each will help you accelerate the drying times of oil paint;…

Oil Mediums Like MediumsOil This article has been liked 2 times Understanding oil mediums: Thickened Linseed Oil and Stand Oil. Both are great for creating reliable mediums for working in…

Impasto and Oleopasto Liquin Mediums Like Mediums This article has been liked 3 times Impasto and Oleopasto are two mediums for oil paint that will accelerate the drying time of…

There are a number of acrylic mediums in both gloss and matt variations that can be used with Designers Gouache. However, we recommend experimenting with your chosen medium and colour before committing to a painting.  …

Add new dimensions to your artwork and reinvent your paintings altogether. Whether you’re blending, adding texture or layering and juxtaposing washes within your watercolour practice, our extensive range of mediums…

If you’re looking to expand your oil painting techniques, we’ve compiled essential guides to realising four unique effects with mediums inspired by artist Nick Scrimenti. Read more on Nick’s pragmatism and…

As the name suggests, water (rather than solvents) can be added to Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour to thin the colour and give impressive results. It’s a great alternative if…

Applying a medium to your artwork can be nothing short of transformative. From slowing drying times to adding texture, mediums complement your colour choices perfectly. Conveniently, all our acrylic mediums…