A Classic Solvent for Purists and Professionals

Winsor & Newton English Distilled Turpentine is a traditional artist’s solvent, prized for its strength, purity, and fast evaporation. Derived from distilled pine resin, this highly refined essential oil is used to thin oil and alkyd paints, clean brushes and tools, and create custom painting mediums. It also effectively removes varnishes—including Dammar—from finished oil paintings, making it a versatile and powerful studio essential for oil painters working in classical and modern techniques.

Its strong thinning properties and quick-drying nature make it ideal for early painting stages or underpainting. However, with great strength comes the need for responsible handling. This solvent has a distinct odor, is highly flammable, and must be stored tightly sealed and away from light to prevent oxidation. It can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions and is toxic to aquatic life, so proper ventilation and protective measures are recommended. When used with care, English Distilled Turpentine offers time-tested performance and control.

Key Features

• Highly refined, fast-evaporating essential oil
• Derived from pine resin for traditional solvent strength
• Ideal for thinning oil and alkyd paints
• Effectively removes varnishes, including Dammar
• Strong cleaning power for brushes and tools

Perfect For

• Creating custom painting mediums
• Classical oil painters and traditional techniques
• Removing varnish layers from finished work
• Brush and tool maintenance
• Artists who require a professional-grade solvent