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 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.
How to paint a spring landscape
Liz Seward uses liquid acrylic inks and coloured pencils to demonstrate a lively spring landscape.
How to paint a rainy street scene in acrylic
Mike Barr talks about the inspiration of rainy days and offers advice on how to paint a rainy street scene with the correct detail and perspective.
How to paint cast shadows in acrylic: a step-by-step demonstration
Follow this simple demonstration by Jo Quigley to learn how to paint cast shadows in acrylic, along with some advice on why painting shadows is important.