Acrylic Painting Ideas

Acrylic painting is one of the most popular forms of art in the world. Acrylic paints are fast-drying water-based paints that can be used directly from the tube like oils or thinned with water and used like watercolors. They are a preferred paint choice by many modern painters. The paints are semi-flexible, permanent on drying, resembling oil paints. Acrylic paints were traditionally used on canvas with the help of brushes but today they are used on various other surfaces — fabrics and cloth, plain paper, glass and chinaware — using other painting objects apart from brushes. They convert a variety of simple items into decorated, attractive arts and crafts materials. Read through the following lines to find out different tips and ideas on acrylic painting.

 

 

The most important tip for acrylic painting is picking out the right paint type and colors. Usually, the paints are easily available in 2-ounce bottles and the label on the bottle indicates the surface on which the paint can be applied and is most suited for. Some acrylic paints can be used on all kinds of surfaces while some are meant to be applied on specific surfaces only. Also, you can find paints that can be used only on paper while others can be applied on outdoor surfaces like walls, glass, canvas, wood, plaster, cement, wax candles, fabric, metal, plastic, etc.

 

Another essential tip to be considered is choosing the correct type of brush. The end result of your painting largely depends on the type of brushes you have used. The brushes are available in different types that vary in size and bristle type. Select the right kind of brush according to the paints you are using. For example, there are specific brushes for achieving certain types of strokes. As opposed, you may not get the same flow and accuracy if you use another type of brush.

 

For beginners, there are readymade sets available including all the essentials for acrylic painting. The conventional kit contains paints, some types of brushes and an acrylic painting guidebook. Some sets even have a DVD showing the necessary steps to paint. Some kits even have stencils to help you with designs till you come up with your designs and patterns.