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Can Professional Acrylic be mixed with Winsor & Newton Galeria?

It's possible to fully intermix Galeria Acrylic Colour with Professional Acrylic colour, either in layers or on the palette.

How do the blacks and greys differ in Professional Acrylic?

This guide compares different blacks and greys in Winsor & Newton's Professional Acrylic range: Ivory Black for general use, Mars Black for stronger tinting, Davy’s Gray and Graphite Grey for...

Which whites are included in the Professional Acrylic range?

Get help choosing a Winsor & Newton acrylic white with this guide to the three versions available in our ranges. Each has different properties.

What are the primary colours in the Acrylic colour range?

This guide identifies the primary colours for three and six colour mixing systems in the Winsor & Newton acrylic colour ranges. As a guide, we also recommend that you choose transparent...

How to choose the perfect white oil colour

Explore the timeless role of white in art and discover its nuances with Winsor & Newton's oil paints. From traditional to modern whites, delve into their uses, qualities, and the...

What are the primary colours in the Winsor & Newton Oil Colour range?

Discover the essential primary colours for mixing in Winsor & Newton's oil colour ranges. Our guide covers the three and six colour systems of each range plus explores a perfect...

Oiling Out: How to restore depth and colour to your oil paintings

Oil painting can sometimes feel intimidating, with many rules and best practices to remember. Yet, there are also simple techniques that help correct common issues—and oiling out is one of...

How to lift watercolour

Lifting is not just the watercolourist’s answer to an eraser – it’s an expressive technique that can bring depth and softness to your work. Whether you’re creating misty skies, reflective...

Creating granulation with watercolour

Granulation in watercolour adds depth, texture, and visual interest to your artwork. Achieving the desired granulated effect depends on three key factors: the medium, the paper, and the paint you...

What is the difference between watercolour and gouache whites?

The difference between gouache and watercolour whites is the amount of pigment in the paint. Gouache is more opaque, which is why it is used for block colour. The two mediums are intermixable. Gouache...

Why are there two watercolour whites?

Winsor & Newton offers two watercolour whites with distinct applications. Chinese White, introduced in 1834, is favored for adding highlights or toning down colours with its semi-opaque, blue-toned formula. Alternatively,...