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:
- A tradition of innovation
- Trusted by historical and contemporary artists alike
- A commitment to serving artists’ evolving needs
This legacy adds a sense of artistic continuity and credibility to your studio practice.
5. Multiple Formats: Tubes or Pans
Choose the format that suits your technique and workflow:
- Whole pans and half pans – perfect for travel and quick sketches
- 5ml and 14ml tubes – ideal for larger works and effortless palette mixing
- Mix and match formats depending on your project needs
This flexibility makes Winsor & Newton suitable for plein air painting, studio work, or mixed media approaches.
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