Acrylic paint tube Winsor & Newton Galeria 120 ml Transparent Yellow

Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylic in a 120 ml tube, Transparent Yellow, is a medium-viscosity water-based artist acrylic designed for layering, glazing and mixed-media techniques. Formulated to provide smooth application and even coverage, this Transparent Yellow mixes readily with other acrylics and thins with water for washes and glazes. The paint dries to a satin finish and is suitable for use on canvas, paper and primed surfaces.

Advantages

Galeria Acrylic offers a balance between accessibility and professional performance, delivering vivid colour and reliable permanence in an affordable format. The medium viscosity provides good control for brushwork while still allowing swift coverage when required. The formulation supports glazing and layering without excessive buildup, and the paint’s compatibility with water simplifies cleanup and blending with other acrylic colours.

Suitable for

• Layering and glazing techniques
• Mixed-media artwork on canvas and paper
• Underpainting and transparent colour washes
• Fine detail work and brushwork studies

Key specifications

• Volume: 120 ml tube
• Colour: Transparent Yellow
• Medium viscosity for controlled brush application
• Water-based acrylic formulation
• Satin finish when dry
• Suitable for canvas, paper and primed surfaces
• Mixes well with other acrylic colours and thins with water
• Lightfast pigments for permanence in standard display conditions

How to use

Surface preparation: ensure canvas or paper is primed and dry. Squeeze an appropriate amount from the 120 ml tube onto a palette. For transparent glazes, dilute the paint with water or an acrylic glazing medium to the desired translucency. Apply in thin layers, allowing each layer to dry before adding further glazes or layers to avoid tackiness. For thicker coverage, use the paint at medium viscosity directly from the tube and work with brush or palette knife. Clean brushes and tools with water while the paint is wet.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use with Galeria brushes and canvas pads. Store the tube tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. When creating glazes, test dilutions on scrap material to achieve the desired transparency and drying time. Allow fully dried layers to cure before applying varnish or framing.