Winsor & Newton founders, Henry Newton and William Winsor were involved with the artists of their time - J.M.W Turner for example - and to this day. They have built the reputation on the quality and reliability of the products, combined with continual product development, improvement and innovation. However, while keeping true to the principles laid down by William Winsor and Henry Newton in the 1800’s we actively embrace enhanced ideas and technologies. This reliable favourite is a general purpose semi gloss medium which speeds drying, improves flow and reduces brush stroke retention.