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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...

Can you mix oils with acrylics?

You can’t mix oils with acrylics, but you can still use them with one another. Oil paint will work over acrylic (but not vice versa) and so acrylics can be...

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...