Winsor & Newton Artisan Water-Mixable Fast Drying Medium 75ml — speeds drying, improves flow & transparency

Winsor & Newton Artisan Water Mixable Fast Drying Medium is a 75ml additive that improves flow, accelerates drying and boosts transparency for Artisan water-mixable oil colours.

This medium is formulated specifically for Winsor & Newton's Artisan water-mixable oils to help artists work faster and achieve finer glazing and detail. It shortens tack time so layered work can be built up sooner, smooths brush marks for clearer strokes, and resists yellowing to preserve colour integrity. The water-mixable base keeps cleanup simple while letting you use traditional oil techniques without solvents.

How does this medium change drying time and workflow?

The fast-drying formulation reduces the time between layers, enabling quicker glazing and overpainting compared with using oil colour alone. It promotes faster oxidation without compromising the handling characteristics of Artisan paints, so you can maintain brush control while working more efficiently.

• Speeds drying so subsequent layers can be applied sooner.
• Helps avoid long waiting periods typical of conventional oils.
• Compatible with layering techniques like glazing and scumbling.

Will it affect brushwork and paint transparency?

Yes — the medium is designed to smooth brushstrokes and increase transparency, making it especially useful for delicate glazing or fine detail. It maintains a workable consistency so brushes track cleanly while leaving thinner, more luminous layers.

• Improves flow for cleaner, more controlled strokes.
• Enhances transparency to produce luminous glazes.
• Preserves fine detail without bloom or tackiness.

Is this medium compatible with other products and how should I use it?

Use this formulation exclusively with Winsor & Newton Artisan water-mixable oils for best results; it is made specifically for that paint range. For multi-layer painting, pair it with Artisan Thinner when thinning or when working in layers to keep adhesion and handling consistent. Avoid mixing it with traditional solvent-based oils to prevent separation or loss of intended performance.

• Formulated for Artisan water-mixable oil colours only.
• Use Artisan Thinner when painting in layers or for controlled thinning.
• Not recommended for mixing with conventional solvent-based oils.

How much should I add and what results can I expect?

Add modest amounts to retain body while increasing drying speed and transparency; test on a palette first to dial in the ratio that suits your technique. Expect noticeably quicker tack-free times, smoother brushwork, and clearer glazes without the yellowing common in some oil mediums.

• Start with small increments and adjust to control drying and gloss.
• Best for glazing, subtle transitions and fine detail work.
• Available in a convenient 75ml bottle for studio use or travel.

Who is this for: Artists who use Winsor & Newton Artisan water-mixable oil colours and want to speed up drying, refine brushwork and create transparent glazes without introducing solvents. It's suitable for painters working in layers, plein air artists needing faster tack-free times, and anyone seeking cleaner studio practice with water-mixable oils.

• Fast drying, smooths brushwork, increases transparency
• Use with Artisan Thinner when painting in layers
• For water-mixable oil colours
• Ideal for glazing and producing fine details
• 75ml bottle