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Inspiring colour stories from the Professional Watercolour range
Explore the unique stories behind six iconic colour pigments from the Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolour collection.
How contemporary artists are redefining watercolour
Watercolour is no longer limited to traditional subjects like landscapes and architecture. Contemporary artists are using it in new and exciting ways, making it a versatile and relevant medium in...
Joining the global B Corp community
Winsor & Newton are proud to be a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp). This certification highlights our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices. Discover how our efforts benefit both...
Seeing the world through the eyes of the artist
Explore how Winsor & Newton supports artists by sharing their journeys, fostering sustainability, and innovating with high-quality materials. Learn from artists like Orlanda Broom and Tim Shaw, and discover our...
Winsor & Newton Archive: Items of Intrigue – Ostwald’s Groundbreaking Innovation
Discover the legacy of Friedrich Wilhelm Ostwald's colour system, preserved in the Winsor & Newton archives. Learn how this Nobel-winning chemist's theories influenced artists and movements like De Stijl and...
Colour Story: Winsor Blue
Winsor Blue was created by our experts in the 1930s to replace the less reliable Prussian blue. Discover how to use this deep, intense colour.
Colour Story: Lamp Black
Lamp Black’s rich history involves ancient oil lamps, Chinese monochromatic painting and even the Gutenberg printing press. Find out more about these connections in this article.
Colour story: Indian Ink
The roots of Indian ink stretch back thousands of years. Find out how this artists’ staple was first used, and why it’s still so popular today.
Colour Story: Cerulean blue
Bright and opaque, cerulean blue is invaluable to artists. Find out why painters including Monet and Signac prized this beautiful sky blue.
Colour story: Ultramarine
Once considered more precious than gold, ultramarine was often used for the Virgin Mary's robes. Trace the evolution of this special colour.
Colour story: Chromium Oxide Green
Commonly used in camouflage paint, chromium oxide green is relied on by artists to make a wide range of greens when mixed with other colours.