WINSOR NEWTON ARTISAN OIL Artisan Water Mixable Oil Colours has been specially developed to appear and work just like conventional oil colour. The key difference between Artisan and conventional oils is the ability to thin and clean up with water. Hazardous solvents are not necessary for Artisan and artists can enjoy a safer painting enviroment, making it ideal for artist who share a work space, schools or painting at home. The Artisan range consist of 40 colours and has a dedicated range of 11 Artisan solvents, oils, mediums and varnishes, allowing you to achieve all oil painting techniques.