Articles

Informed by a sample of Mummy Brown from the Winsor & Newton archive, we uncover the pigment’s bizarre and unsettling history, from its origins to its eventual fall from grace.

Did you know that mauve was made by mistake? Discover the pigment’s remarkable story that begins with a humble 15-year-old chemistry student, and goes on to feature high fashion, Oscar...

Chloe Scott Moncrieff tells her own story of why she mixes her oil colours.

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...

Did you know that artists once used pig bladders to carry paint? In our latest Items of Intrigue session from the archives, we look at the evolution of portable paints,...

Ultramarine pigment was historically once more valuable than gold. We take a look at its journey from rare gemstone, lapis lazuli, to the advancement made by chemists to create an...

Did you know that the iron found in our blood and deep in the Earth’s core is similar to the pigment in Winsor & Newton’s Iron Oxide paint tubes? We...

From ancient Indian textiles to denim jeans, indigo dye has been a staple through the ages. But when it comes to the colour spectrum it is often missed out. What...

Artists' paints must be permanent, reliable, and modifiable. Historically, many pigments, particularly in watercolour, faded over time. This article examines the reasons behind this and how modern innovations have enhanced...