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How to check the granulation of a watercolour

A useful method for checking where a certain colour lies on the granulation spectrum involves wetting your paper and adding some colour on top. Gently rock the paper back and...

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,...

Can you use gouache and acrylic in watercolour techniques?

Designers Gouache is ideal for achieving opaque effects in watercolour, with its matte finish, high pigment concentration, and gum arabic base for excellent flow. It also allows for flexible layering...

What watercolour set would you recommend for practicing artists?

The best set for practicing artists is the Professional Watercolour Complete Travel Tin - 24 Half Pans; it has all the most exciting colours and can travel around the world with...

How can I use pens with watercolour?

Pens and watercolours are fantastically compatible, drawings made with fineliners are ideal for making a sketch as a first step before colour, or for adding details on top of watercolour later. The...

How can I create texture with Watercolour?

How you use your brush can add texture. If you work in a ‘dry brush’ technique, using less water, to leave more pigmented, scratchy marks. Alternatively, mediums add texture. Mix...

What’s the difference between gouache and watercolour?

In a nutshell, gouache has a higher pigment load than watercolour. Therefore, gouache is great for flat, opaque areas of colour and works well in combination with the transparency of watercolour

What is watercolour

Watercolour is a mixture of finely ground pigment suspended in a binder made of Gum Arabic. Other ingredients are added to stabilise the paint, making it is as lightfast as possible, so...

What are the primary colours in Winsor & Newton watercolour ranges?

Explore primary color recommendations across Winsor & Newton watercolour ranges. Systems include essential three-color setups and expanded six-color palettes for both Professional and Cotman lines, ensuring optimal mixing capabilities for...

How to rescue tubes of solidified watercolour

Learn how to repurpose solidified watercolour tubes into pan colours using Winsor & Newton Gum Arabic medium mixed with water. While not ideal for Professional Watercolour pan performance, this method...