HOW TO CREATE SAFELY WITH OIL PAINTS

Advertising feature on Winsor & Newton water-mixable oil paints for Artists & Illustrators magazine in up to 300 words, using the publication’s writing style:

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I first picked up a paintbrush at the age of 15 and instantly fell in love with the rich, buttery texture, vibrant colours and seamless blending of oil paints. That incredible layering ability, combined with the way they capture light and texture, made them the perfect medium for self-expression. No wonder they've been artists’ favourite for centuries!

I’ve been a professional full-time painter for over a decade. Last year, I began experiencing unsettling asthma symptoms. I initially thought it was a lingering effect of COVID-19 I had earlier, but my doctor told me it was actually from years of inhaling harmful chemicals evaporating from turpentine! These toxins can linger in the air for up to three days - long after you’ve put the brush down. I couldn’t believe it!

Suddenly, the mysterious health issues I’d experienced over the years - the runny nose, itchy eyes, dizziness, fatigue - all made sense. It turns out, extended exposure to these fumes can lead to severe respiratory problems and even damage to the liver and kidneys! That was a wake-up call I couldn’t ignore.

Determined to continue my work but prioritise my health, I began searching for solutions. I started looking for a better ventilated studio at once and even considered wearing a respirator while painting. I couldn’t imagine my life without creating with oils, but didn’t want to damage my health any longer!

And then, I discovered Winsor & Newton’s new water-mixable oil paints. Revolutionary is an understatement! They look and work exactly like traditional oils but have been specially modified to dissolve in water, so I can enjoy the same results without breathing-in toxic chemicals. Honestly, it’s game changing. Instead of looking for a new studio space, I resigned from it at all - I can work from home now, saving £300 a month in rental fees!

Now, I’m telling everyone - you must try the new Winsor & Newton water-soluble oil paints! Paint freely, breathe easy, and unleash your creativity without compromise. Trust me, you’ll thank me later.

Eulalia Wilde

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