The Best 10 Beginner Tips: Painting with acrylic paint

Painting with acrylic paint is also easy for beginners: Acrylic paint is a very rewarding material that is easy to work with.

Supplies for painting with acrylic paint

You don't need a lot of material to get started with acrylic paint. As a rule, it is sufficient to:

1. A suitable painting surface (cardboard, canvas or even a wooden board),
2. A small acrylic paint palette,
3. Suitable brushes (preferably synthetic brushes).hair) or - depending on the intended technique - also a spatula or painting knife,
4. A palette, an old board or a plastic, glass or wooden board for mixing the colours, as well as
5. A container with water.

The right acrylic paint for beginners

Acrylic paints are available in very different qualities and price ranges. Very cheap, low quality paints are usually called "hobby paints", "craft paints" or the like. Even for beginners, it is worth starting with higher quality paints. Beginners can also work well with study-grade acrylic paint, such as the Paint by Numbers range from Painting by Numbers Expert, which is just as suitable for ambitious beginners as for students and professionals.

High variability

Acrylic paints show a wide rangeprocessing options. The colours can be painted or filled and can be used thick or highly diluted. The colour structure of acrylic paint can be changed as desired using different pastes or gels, so that even beginners can fully express their creativity when painting with acrylic paint.

Beginner? These tricks will help you paint with acrylic paint

1. Mixing colours

When mixing acrylic paint, always add paint slowly and carefully and mix thoroughly before adding new paint. And another practical tip: The mixing results are easier to see on a white plate than ona wooden pallet.

2. Painting from back to front

When painting with acrylics, it's a good idea to start with the background and then work layer by layer. This method is especially useful for beginners, as smaller mistakes can easily be painted over with the next layer.

3. Create gradients

For a perfect colour gradient, start with a pure light colour and apply it over the entire surface. Gradually add more of the second shade to the still wet paint and gently rub the shades together (brush) until at the end only the second shade remains pure.

Practical tips for acrylic beginners

1. Wear old clothes - acrylic splashes can be difficult to wash out.
2. Also protect the floor/painting environment well and cover it, for example, with newspaper.
3. Always wash brushes well, so that the colours do not mix unintentionally.
4. Wash tools thoroughly immediately after use.

Here are a few additional tips for acrylic painting:

1. It is useful to divide the painting into many small painting sections, which dry separately.
2. Always use new colour pots, otherwise you will apply the partially dried paint with the photo and ugly lumps may form.
3. Only take as much paint from the tubes as you need.
4. Immediately place the used brush in water (a brush washing machine is best for this). Wash the brushes thoroughly with lukewarm water anda little hand soap.
5. Do not use commercially available drying retardants. You can use these tricks to reduce the drying time of acrylic paint more effectively and for free.
6. Under painting supplies - acrylic art supplies you will find many tips for choosing suitable painting materials:

Good acrylic paint - a comparison of different artists' acrylic paints with buying tips.

1. Where can I buy cheap acrylic paint? - Tips for buying cheap painting supplies
2. Acrylic canvas, acrylic stretcher frame - shopping tips: What should I pay attention to when buying acrylic on canvas or on stretcher frame?
3. Brushes for painting with acrylic - Tips for choosing brush hair and purchasing brushes
4. Acrylic Primer - Tips for Choosing a Primer for Acrylic Paint
5. Painting surfaces - Suggestions and tips for alternative painting surfaces such as painting boards, painting blocks, wood, stone and metal plates.

Paint by Numbers acrylic paint

We only use acrylic paint for our designs: the acrylic paint is mainlyselected for quality, so we guarantee the very best quality paint. The paintings are also very suitable for adults and children.

Are you curious about the most frequently asked beginner questions? Then read our blog article: '' Painting with watercolor: 5 answers to beginner questions ''