Winsor & Newton February 2017 News

New Watercolor Paper

Winsor & Newton is introducing a NEW watercolor paper range at NAMTA 2017. All items in the collection have been created in the tradition of fine papermaking, the finest raw materials have been used and all papers are cylinder mould made. Artists can choose from two tiers of paper: The Classic Collection offers users a superb paper at an opening price point. Included in the range are spiral and glued pads, postcards and a sheet, all using 140# cold pressed paper.

For the fine artist who is looking for outstanding quality papers, the Winsor & Newton Professional level watercolor paper is produced of 100% cotton and features a wide offering including Cold Pressed, Hot Pressed and Rough papers in both 140# and 300# weights. The Professional range includes sheets, a journal, as well as a variety of pads and blocks in the best-selling sizes.

The entire collection is internally and externally sized and all items are acid free with no optical brighteners. Expect exceptional strength and performance in every sheet. These watercolor papers will stand the test of time.

New Stretched Canvas

Also new to Winsor & Newton is a completely updated range of Canvas. The NEW Winsor & Newton Canvas collection features 184 products in a variety of materials and sizes. This new canvas range surpasses Winsor & Newton’s previous offering and includes both cotton and linen surfaces. The line also includes two tiers, Classic and Professional, offering both an opening price point and a more advanced offering which includes the new innovative stretching device, specifically made for Winsor & Newton, the ProStretcher™. The ProStretcher™ is an exclusive stretching device that is only available on the Professional range and aids the user in perfecting surface tension of the canvas. It is easy to use, small and compact and is a truly exciting addition to the line.