CATF Artist Guide for Beginners Acrylic Paint Supplies

CATF Artist Guide for Beginners: Acrylic Paint Supplies

Needless to say acrylic paint supplies and knowledge of where to get them is an essential must-have before you start painting with acrylics.
Here we have jotted down a list of all the supplies that you would need along with suggestions of where to get them from. From paints to brushes to canvases, this article is going to be your basic but ultimate guide.

The Basic supplies include:
1. Acrylic paints
2. Paint Brushes
3. Canvas (wood, paper, etc.)
4. Palette
5. Paper towels or rags
6. Varnish
7. A cup of water
8. Soap for brushes


1. Acrylic paints

When painting with acrylics, acrylic paints are indispensable. The top item in our list seems way too obvious, however it is important for beginners to know where they can get hold of acrylic paints and what kinds of acrylic paints are available in the market.
Acrylic paints can either be bought individually or in a set. While buying your paints, things which you need to consider include the colors’ quality, its permanence, its viscosity, drying time etc. Links to some of our favorite brands have been given below.

• High Quality Acrylic Paints for Artists

http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-artists-acrylic/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates


http://www.dickblick.com/products/liquitex-professional-heavy-body-acrylics/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

http://www.dickblick.com/products/golden-heavy-body-artist-acrylics/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

• Fluid Acrylic Paints

http://www.dickblick.com/products/liquitex-professional-soft-body-acrylics/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

http://www.dickblick.com/products/golden-fluid-acrylics/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

http://www.dickblick.com/products/lascaux-aquacryl-artists-watercolors/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

• Open and Interactive Acrylics

http://www.dickblick.com/products/golden-open-acrylics/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

http://www.dickblick.com/products/chroma-atelier-interactive-artists-acrylics/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

• Student Quality Acrylics

http://www.dickblick.com/products/liquitex-basics-acrylic-colors/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-acrylics/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

http://www.dickblick.com/products/grumbacher-academy-acrylics/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

2. Paint Brushes

Paint brushes are going to be the next mandatory item on your list. Choosing the right paint brush can be an overwhelming experience for beginners and hence we have listed down some of our favorite links for you to consider.

Also, you need to remember that for Acrylic paints, there are 8 different shapes of paintbrushes. Each shape caters to a different technique and level of details.
- Round Brushes
- Pointed Round Brushes
- Flat
- Bright
- Filbert
- Angular Flat
- Fan
- Detail Round




Also, there are different sizes of brushes too.

• The small size brushes are for details.
• The mid-size brushes are for versatility
• The large size brushes are for painting large areas and washes.

Moreover, paint brushes usually come in two types of bristles. Natural and Synthetic. For acrylic paints, the latter option works well because they are easier to clean, work well with the acrylic resin and can sit in water for hours.

Listed below are some of our favorite brands for paintbrushes.

If you are looking for something budget-friendly, check out these

http://www.dickblick.com/products/princeton-series-3750-select-synthetic-round/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

http://www.dickblick.com/products/loew-cornell-american-painter-brushes/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

Or if you want something high-end, Da Vinci brushes may just be what you need

http://www.dickblick.com/products/da-vinci-top-acryl-synthetic-brushes/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

3. Canvas

Canvas is the most popular substrate to paint on. Canvases are available in multiple sizes. Another option could be wooden panels or very thick paper. Some factors to consider while choosing a canvas for yourself may include texture, weight, fiber, permanence etc.

Some of our favorite canvas brands include:
http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-academic-cotton-canvas/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

http://www.dickblick.com/products/masterpiece-artfix-acrylic-primed-linen-canvas/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

http://www.dickblick.com/products/fredrix-blue-label-cotton-canvas/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

4. Soaps for Paint brushes

It is important to wash your paintbrushes thoroughly with soap and water. For this very purpose of cleaning and conditioning paintbrushes, specific soaps are manufactured.

Listed below are some brands of paintbrush soap.

http://www.dickblick.com/products/ez-air-brush-cleaners/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

http://www.dickblick.com/products/the-masters-brush-cleaner-and-preserver/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

http://www.dickblick.com/products/pink-soap-artist-brush-cleaner/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

5. Varnish

Varnish may be your last step while painting with acrylics, however its importance can in no way be mitigated. A coat of varnish at the end is crucial because it helps the paint to chemically bind up with the canvas. Also, it serves as an additional layer of protection.

Acrylic varnishes come in different finishes. They may be satin, gloss or matte.

http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-matte-acrylic-varnishes/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

http://www.dickblick.com/products/liquitex-acrylic-polymer-varnishes/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

http://www.dickblick.com/products/golden-acrylic-polymer-varnishes/?SSAID=317993&utm_source=SAS&utm_medium=affiliates&ref=affiliates

CATF and Acrylic Art

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