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'Why I mix oil colour' with Chloe Scott Moncrieff

When the colours you’ve created come together in balance, it’s like music on canvas. With its viscosity and lustrousness, oil paint particularly exemplifies this. As artists often mix their oils...

Colour recipes: How to mix the top six requested colours

Lilac French Ultramarine + Ultramarine Pink + Titanium White When we scrutinise the colour lilac in nature, we see sultry pinks, purple, perhaps a nip of blue. When creating a...

Your top ten watercolour questions answered

In this article, we’ve collated your most popular watercolour questions and answered them all in one handy guide. Bookmark this article for the next time you’re planning to pick up your watercolour...

Setting up an artists’ studio

Looking to start out with a studio space of your own? Find out all you know to need about location, size, safety, kit and more.

Bringing interiors and architectural designs to life with pencil, pen and paint

From natural colour palettes to precise linework, Austrian interior designer artist and architect Yana Hrachova discusses the intricacies behind her creative process.

Cadmium-free colours

Our cadmium-free colours offer the same intensely bright, lightfast results as cadmium paints. Read more about these groundbreaking formulas.

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...