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.

Media
- Acrylic
- Mixed media
- Oil
- Other media
  - Charcoal
  - Digital art
  - Graphite
  - Ink
  - Printmaking
- Pastel
- Pencil
  - Coloured pencil
- Water mixable
- Watercolour
Subjects
- Animals
  - Birds
  - Insects
  - Pets
- Figures
- Landscapes
- Nature
  - Flowers
  - Trees
  - Weather
- Portraits
- Seascapes
  - Boats & harbours
- Seasons
  - Autumn
  - En plein air
  - Spring
  - Summer
  - Winter
- Still life
- Urban & buildings
  - Buildings
  - Urban
Tutorials & features
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How to paint a kitten in acrylics

Lee Hammond shows how to paint a cute kitten using acrylics.

How to paint a Christmas still life with Milly England

Learn to paint acrylic landscapes with Terry Harrison

Terry Harrison shares acrylic paint techniques for painting landscapes.

How to move from acrylic to oil painting

Find out how acrylic painting skills can be transferred successfully to oil painting – and why you should try it.

How to paint a snowy landscape in acrylic with Charles Evans

Follow Charles Evans step by step to paint a snow-laden landscape with figures and dogs.

How to paint a badger using liquid acrylics

Discover the benefits of liquid acrylics as you paint a badger's head with Linda Wain.