Colors If you’re new to painting, an acrylic set with several basic shades is usually your best bet. More experienced painters prefer larger sets, which offer a wider range of shades.

Learn about the different types of paint including watercolour, gouache, acrylic, oil paint and ink. Find out about different paint brushes and surfaces.

Acrylic paint is well-suited for detail, and is easy to use. Depending on the technique used by the artist, acrylic can produce results that are like oil or watercolour. Acrylics are water-based ...