What it isWinsor & Newton Winton Oil Colour — the best-value oil paint in the W&N range. A student-grade oil with genuine working properties. The materialsWinton uses selected pigments in linseed oil, formulated to give consistent colour and handling without the cost of the Artists’ range. Colour names follow the same system as Artists’ Oil, making it straightforward to step up later. Texture and flow are close to what you’d expect from a professional paint. Who it’s forStudents learning oil painting, artists who paint in volume and need to keep costs manageable, and painters who want a reliable paint for underpainting or large-scale blocking-in. How to use itWorks with all standard oil painting mediums. As with any oil paint, fat-over-lean applies as you build layers. Winton will mix cleanly with Artists’ Oil Colour if you want to introduce specific professional pigments. Why we stock itWinton is the oil paint we put in the hands of every student who walks through the door asking where to start. It does the job honestly and lets the painter concentrate on painting.
