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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...

Understanding the drying times of our acrylic paints

One of the main reasons for choosing acrylic paints is their ability to dry quickly. This is a guide to Winsor & Newton acrylic drying times.

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.

Does Professional Acrylic experience colour shift as it dries?

Acrylic paints darken as they dry due to binder changes, causing colour shift. Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylic reduces this issue, ensuring consistent colours from wet to dry for easier...

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...

Does priming acrylic paintings impact long-term durability?

Priming is mainly intended to ensure that the paint applied over it adheres well and becomes even. Priming also gives an even surface (at least with white, black or self-coloured...

What are the drying times for Winsor & Newton Oil colours?

Discover the drying times of our Oil paint ranges to avoid common issues such as cracking. Find out how long to wait until varnishing your oil painting and how to tell when...

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...