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Acrylic paints are the go-to paint medium for many artists because they produce deep, exciting colours, and are versatile enough to be used on almost any surface. Quick-drying and water-soluble for ease of clean-up, acrylic paint is also an affordable way to explore the art of painting as a way of bringing your creative visions to life. Spotlight brings you a huge range of acrylic paints, whether you are a professional, student or beginner find the right acrylic paint for you. We stock high-quality leading brands such as Jo Sonja, Reeves and Liquitex as well as budget friendly brands.
When it comes to getting started with acrylic paints, there's no shortage of inspiration and ideas to explore. The boldness and richness of acrylic paint colours means many beginners will dabble with impressions of rainbows and block colour artworks that feature abstract shapes with dark borders for definition.
Landscape paintings in red, green and brown tones that evoke autumnal panoramas, or other variations on the colour spectrum that represent spring renewal and summer heat, are great projects for beginners to build their confidence. While night-time scenes are perfect for experimenting with black, black shades and greys, and refining colour-mixing techniques.
Painting fruits and fruit bowl still-life are also excellent for beginners. Use luminescent yellows for lemons and bananas - brilliant reds for juicy, ripe apples, and succulent orange tones for citrus fruits. Pineapples, kiwifruits, mangoes, cherries and grapes provide ample opportunity to experiment with mixing colours for adding realism to your canvas. We have a huge library of FREE art painting projects to check out.
Acrylic paint can be used on all sorts of surfaces and for a variety of purposes. It can be applied to canvas, paper, board and even wood, fabric and pottery. Its versatility and vibrancy means it is a popular choice for artists, students and hobbyists.
Generally, acrylic paint does not need to be mixed with water and is ready to use straight out of the tube. However, if you want to achieve a more diluted or translucent look, mixing in water can achieve this effect.
You can find great ideas on the art painting projects page such as:
Ready to buy? Shop through our painting supplies including acrylic paints and paint sets online. However, before you do, it pays to know more about paints and painting by reading our guides on choosing paint mediums and choosing paint brushes. Alternatively, head into a Spotlight store to see our collection in person, check out the accessories we have available and speak with one of our friendly customer service team who'll be happy to answer your questions. Our Create Blog also has a huge variety of inspiration and projects to try at home including a helpful guide on Acrylic Painting Techniques and How to Make Textured Canvas Art.