Choosing a surface for oil painting
Canvas has been used for oil painting for centuries. But paper, canvas boards and even MDF are options too. Read our guide to find out more.
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Choosing a white in oil colour
Explore our range of oil colour whites to find out which one is right for you, with tips on opaqueness, tinting strength, consistency and drying rates.
Choosing your brush
Choosing artists' brushes can be overwhelming when you’re starting out. Make it easier with our guide to hair types, head shapes and sizes.
How intermixable are the four Winsor & Newton oil colour ranges?
Many of our oil colour ranges can be mixed and used together, but there are some important exceptions to note. Find out more here.
How to create vermilion in Artists’ Oil Colour by mixing colours
To create a paint closest in colour to Vermilion, we recommend mixing Cadmium Red, Cadmium Red Deep and Titanium White. Learn more about how to do it here.
How to reduce the drying time of Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colour
Discover how to use Artisan Fast Drying Medium to speed up drying times for Water Mixable Oil Colour, while also improving flow and increasing gloss.
How to remove varnish from an oil painting
The right solvent, tools and technique are crucial if you’re planning to remove varnish from an oil painting. Find out what our experts recommend.
How to tell if your oil painting is dry
All you need to check if an oil painting is dry is a lint-free rag and the right kind of solvent. Read our simple guide to this crucial artists' task.
Keeping solvent odours to a minimum in oil painting
Reduce solvent odour in your oil paint practice with our guide to low-odour solvents and practical tips for keeping your workspace safe.
Using Winsor & Newton oil colours on paper
It’s best to use oil colour on paper that’s been specifically prepared for the task, but if you want to use ordinary paper, follow these crucial tips.
Understanding the three oil painting rules
Oil paintings are usually built up using layers of colour. But there are three key rules to follow if you want to avoid paint cracking. Learn more here.
Tips for using Liquin with Griffin Fast Drying Oil Colour
Find out more about how Liquin affects drying times, plus why it’s important to make sure each new layer of oil colour is slower drying than the last.
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