Art Paint Sets

Start Painting With An Art Paint Set From Spotlight

If you want to get everything you need to start painting all at once, then why not try one of Spotlight's art paint sets? These art paint kits contain a great range of products that let you start painting quickly, and with a great range of kits to suit different needs, you're sure to find one you'll love here!

Our art paint kits come from quality brands such as Art Saver and Pebeo, and make a fantastic gift for the artist in your life or a little treat for yourself when you want to try a new type of paint.

What kinds of art paint kits can I find at Spotlight?

Our kits feature different art mediums, including:

• Watercolours: An art paint set for watercolours can contain watercolour cakes (great for travelling with) or watercolour tubes, ideal for sitting down and painting in a studio.
• Acrylics: From a simple set of acrylic tubes to larger sets featuring paints, brushes and a table easel, acrylic sets are the most common art paint sets you'll find here.
• Oils: Our oil paint sets contain paint tubes in a wide variety of colours, with some sets featuring a palette knife, brushes and a paper pad.
• Drawing tools: We have sets for dry mediums as well! These sets feature pastels and coloured pencils that you can use for your artwork.

For extra mediums check out our range of art paints!

Art paint set FAQs

What are the different types of paints for art?

There are four major types of paint for art - acrylic, watercolour, oil and gouache. These paints can be altered with special paint mediums, creating effects like a matte or gloss finish, a thicker impasto body or a thinner fluid feel, or effects like pearlescence, crackling or glitter.

What comes in an art set?

Art sets will all vary, but most will come with at least a good range of paint colours. Many will also come with some suitable paintbrushes for the paint type, and some even come with extra tools like a palette or painting knife. Larger sets may also have a paper pad or table easel!

When should you buy an art set?

Art sets make a fantastic gift for any artist, particularly those who are just getting started with a new type of paint. A set that contains paints, paintbrushes and suitable paper or canvas is particularly great because it contains everything an artist needs to start painting straight away. Art sets are also fun to buy for yourself if you want to try a new type of paint and don't want to shop around for a bunch of new art supplies.

What Else Can I Find At Spotlight?

You can find all sorts of paint types at Spotlight, including:

• Acrylic art paints: The easiest paint to use, as it dries quickly and is flexible enough to use on most surfaces. These paints are the easiest to combine with a wide range of mediums.
• Oil paints: Thick and creamy, oil paint dries slowly and can be altered using linseed oil or turpentine.
• Watercolour paints: These paints are luminous, transparent and very fluid, and should be used only on special watercolour paper. Gouache paints are like a cross between acrylic and watercolour paints.

Browse our painting supplies category for everything you need to paint your next masterpiece!

Find the right art paint sets at Spotlight

Ready to shop for some amazing art and craft? Choose your art paint supplies online, safely pay and we'll deliver your art paint supplies straight to your front door! Otherwise, visit your nearest Spotlight store and our friendly team will help you find the best art paint set for your needs.

For more painting ideas and inspiration, check out our blogs on acrylic paint mediums, how to mix paint colours and your guide to gouache paint. And for more information on what to purchase, read our buying guides on paints and mediums, paintbrushes and paper and card.