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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Explore glazing and texture with acrylic mediums

Helen Martell demonstrates a pebble beach scene using acrylic paints and mediums.

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How to paint a wildflower meadow with butterflies

Jackie Garner shows how to create a textured acrylic painting of wild flowers and grasses using acrylic mediums.

How to paint seabirds in acrylics

Learn how to paint seabirds in acrylics with top advice and a step-by-step demonstration from Jenny Aitken.e

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How to paint a window box in acrylics with Wendy Jelbert

Wendy Jelbert paints a window box in acrylics

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How to paint snow in acrylics

Steve Strode shares advice on how to paint snow plus a step-by-step acrylic painting demonstration.

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How to paint a village scene in winter

Focus on painting realistic shadows as you follow Charles Evans’ demonstration painting of a winter scene.

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