Neutralizing the paint: When you first use Chromacolour Artist Colours, you will be surprised at the sheer intensity of the colours. If you like to use subtle hues and muted tones, you can easily neutralize the colours by using complementary colours.

Diluting with water: Because Chromacolour Artist Colours have more pigment than other paints, they need to be diluted more than you may be used to with other paints. When diluting, add water to a small amount of paint, then gradually add more paint or water to produce the transparent colour you want. This way you won't end up with a large quantity of diluted colour.

Diluting with white: To tone down a dark colour while retaining opacity, add small amounts of colour to the white to reach the desired tint. This is less wasteful than adding white to the colour. Because Chromacolour Artist Colours are so powerful, it takes a great deal of white paint to achieve lighter tones.

Brushes: No special brushes are needed. but Chromacolour Artist Colours are so pigment rich that you should wash your brushes a little more frequently than you may be used to.

Before opening the bottles: Shake the bottles well before use. Tap them gently on your hand or a tabletop to clear the paint from the little spigot in the lid.

To open tubes: Remove the lid, turn upside down, and use the recessed point in the cap to break the seal.

Keeping the paint fresh: Be sure to replace the bottle and tube tops when not using the paint. This keeps the paint fresh and usable.

Working with your existing stock: If you are already using water-based paints such as watercolour, gouache or acrylics, Chromacolour Artist Colours are compatible and will work and mix with your existing paint supply. You do not have to throw away your paint supply in order to try Chromacolour Artist Colours.