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.

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Different types of acrylic paint

What’s the difference between al the types of acrylic paints? And more importantly, which acrylic paint is right for you?

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Essential materials for acrylic painting

To start your acrylic painting journey, you’ll need some basic supplies. Here’s a list to get you started.

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How to mix colours with acrylic paints

Learn how to use vibrant colours with Darwi Essentials Acrylics and brushes exploring mixing and layering

How to mix acrylic paint: a complete guide

Follow this in-depth acrylic colour mixing guide by Jackie Garner to learn colour terms, how to mix acrylic paint and how to mix bright, dull and neutral colours.

Our ultimate guide to acrylics: getting started with acrylic painting

Whether you're new to acrylic painting or want to go back to the basics, let us help you learn how to paint with acrylics with our collection of helpful guides from learning acrylic painting techniques to mixing acrylic paint.

Practising acrylic brush strokes: a step-by-step guide

Practice making a variety of brush marks, acrylic colour mixing and painting an acrylic landscape in this guide to acrylic brush techniques by Jackie Garner.

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