Winsor and Newton Professional Watercolour

Winsor & Newton Professional Water Colours are renowned for their exceptional quality, high pigment concentration, and historic craftsmanship. Trusted by artists since the 1830s, these professional-grade paints offer brilliance, lightfastness, and precision that elevate every brushstroke.

Why Choose Winsor & Newton Professional Water Colours?

1. Exceptional Pigment Quality

Winsor & Newton uses only the highest quality pigments in the maximum concentrations that still allow for smooth handling. This ensures:

Vibrant, intense colours
Superior lightfastness – 104 colours are rated AA or A for permanence
Long-lasting artworks that resist fading over time

Whether you're working on a commissioned piece or a personal masterpiece, your colours will remain true for years to come.

2. Extensive Range of 108 Colours

With a collection of 108 professional watercolour shades, artists enjoy a wide palette that includes:

79 single pigment colours – ideal for clean, precise colour mixing
Traditional and modern pigments
Warm and cool variations for nuanced effects

This broad range empowers you to create both subtle washes and bold, expressive artwork with confidence.

3. Superior Transparency and Clarity

These watercolours are celebrated for their brilliant transparency and clarity, which allow:

Effective layering and glazing techniques
Light to pass through and reflect off the paper for luminous effects
Enhanced depth and atmospheric quality in your paintings

Ideal for artists who work in delicate layers or use the natural white of the paper to define form.

4. Heritage and Artistic Trust Since 1832

Founded by William Winsor and Henry Newton in 1832, the Winsor & Newton brand introduced moist watercolours to artists worldwide. Over nearly two centuries, it has become a household name among professional artists. Notable features of their legacy: