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Can Promarkers be used together?

Explore the versatility of Winsor & Newton Promarkers. Discover dual-tip techniques for precise detail and sweeping strokes, blending seamlessly with other mediums for vibrant, textured artwork.

What are Promarker Watercolours?

Promarker Watercolour guide Promarker Watercolour markers are precise, highly pigmented, and seamlessly mixable with traditional watercolour. The marker nibs allow for adding the finest of details, while the flexible brush tip is perfect...

What are the best surfaces for acrylic painting?

Explore the best supports for acrylic painting, from canvas to paper, and discover the benefits of cotton versus linen canvas, with insights on acrylic paint's flexibility and reduced cracking risk....

How to reshape, dry and store acrylic paint brushes?

With acrylic brushes, it’s important to remove excess water, dry ferrules and handles, reshape brush heads, and rest them with the bristles facing upwards to dry off. Don’t worry if...

How to clean acrylic paint brushes?

Discover expert tips for cleaning and maintaining your acrylic brushes to ensure their longevity and peak performance. Learn the best practices and common pitfalls to avoid, keeping your tools in...

What are the best brushes for acrylic painting?

Acrylic paint can be applied in a viscous form or thinned down similarly to watercolours. The brush you choose will depend on your painting style and technique, whether you need...

How is Winsor & Newton acrylic varnish removed from a painting?

Acrylic Varnish can be readily removed when dirty. To remove Winsor & Newton acrylic varnishes, apply Professional Acrylic Varnish Remover or Galeria Varnish Remover generously onto a lint free cloth and gently rub into...

The difference between solvent-based and water-based varnishes

Solvent-based varnishes are based on synthetic resins dissolved in petroleum solvents similar to white spirit. They may be used to varnish both oil colour and acrylic paintings, but brushes must...

How is Winsor & Newton acrylic varnish applied?

Thinly painted acrylic films may be vanished after 24 hours of drying time, but up to a week of drying time should be allowed for heavy or impasto layers before...

Which mediums can be used with Professional Acrylic?

All Winsor & Newton acrylic mediums, including Galeria mediums, are fully compatible with Professional Acrylic. These can be used to achieve a variety of effects and textures, also to alter...

Why should a Professional Acrylic painting be varnished?

Using the right varnish, in the right way, is the best way to keep your acrylic paintings looking their best. Not only does varnish protect your artwork from the accumulation of...