

You’ll use larger brushes for backgrounds, medium-sized brushes for shapes and objects, and the smallest brushes for detail work. Paintbrushes: You’ll want several paintbrushes in a variety of shapes-such as flat, round, and pointed round-and sizes.Either way, choose smaller sized tubes or jars-a little acrylic paint goes a long way. You can either buy a simple set with primary colors, black, and white (which can all be mixed together to create any color you can imagine!) or opt for a set with many colors, which is a quicker way to get started if you’re not familiar with color mixing. Acrylic Paint: Paints typically come in “student quality” and “artist quality.” Many beginners opt for the former, which are less expensive, then invest in the latter once they’ve gotten a feel for the craft.While some of the tutorials below require specialty materials, you can make most easy acrylic paintings with a few basic supplies: Set up your workspace with acrylic paints, brushes, a canvas, a palette, and masking tape.īefore you dive into your first project, you’ll want to gather your materials.
