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 paint an autumn woodland in acrylic
How to use the complementary colours blue and orange to create a woodland scene using acrylics
How to paint beach huts in acrylic
Use of a range of acrylic techniques and colours to paint an iconic summer beach scene
How to paint a tropical beach at sunset
Paint a serene beach scene in oils or acrylics with Elena Parashko
How to paint the rustic doorway on this month's front cover
Follow Terry Harrison and learn how to paint the beautiful front cover image on this month's issue of Leisure Painter
How to paint beetles in acrylics
Discover acrylic glazing techniques as you paint iridescent beetles with Jackie Garner.
How to paint a dog in eight easy-to-follow steps
Rosalind Jelbert-Ingram shows how to paint a characterful portrait of Carman in eight steps