Acrylic
Acrylics are quick drying paints that can be used straight from a tube, like oil paints, or can be thinned with water, like watercolour.
Discover the best of both worlds and try this popular medium with our ultimate guide to acrylics and discover our great range of tips, techniques and demonstrations.
How to use acrylics like oils with Paul Talbot-Greaves
Paul Talbot Greaves explains why acrylics are such a wonderfully versatile medium.
How to paint a tree using acrylic paints with Terry Harrison
Terry Harrison offers tips on how to paint a simple tree in acrylics
Top techniques for painting garden flowers in acrylics with Wendy Jelbert
Wendy Jelbert looks at how to create different textures using acrylic paints by painting garden plants.
Use acrylic paints to paint from black & white photographs
Linda Birch uses acrylics to produce paintings using black and white photographs
The Artist 'Artists of the World' with Hugh Greer
Hugh Greer explains how he builds up his acrylic paintings for interest and contrast
How to create texture and contrast with acrylic paints
Paint a still-life composition using acrylic paints