A Reliable Studio Solvent for Everyday Oil Painting Needs

Winsor & Newton Artists’ White Spirit is a versatile, petroleum-based mineral spirit used by oil painters for thinning oil and alkyd colors, cleaning brushes, and creating custom painting mediums. It offers a slightly slower evaporation rate than traditional turpentine, giving artists a bit more working time when blending or applying multiple layers. Known for its reliable performance and long shelf life, this solvent does not deteriorate in storage—making it a dependable choice for both short-term projects and ongoing studio use.

In addition to thinning paint and cleaning tools, Artists’ White Spirit can also be used to remove certain varnishes (excluding Dammar Varnish). Its volatility and flammability make proper ventilation and handling essential during use. Whether you're preparing underpaintings, maintaining your brushes, or customizing your medium mix, this solvent delivers clean results with controlled drying for oil painters who want both performance and practicality.

Key Features

• Petroleum-based mineral spirit with moderate evaporation rate
• Thins oil and alkyd colors for smoother application
• Excellent for brush and tool cleaning
• Stable in storage; does not deteriorate over time
• Can be used to remove some varnishes (not suitable for Dammar)

Perfect For

• Thinning paints and extending flow in oil painting
• Cleaning brushes, palettes, and painting tools
• Creating personalized oil painting mediums
• Artists seeking a reliable, slow-evaporating alternative to turpentine
• Studios and classrooms needing a stable, long-lasting solvent