Oil & Acrylic Painting

Discover a variety of tips and tricks for working with oils & acrylics. With the help of our in-house artists, you'll be able to master the canvas and start creating masterpieces in no time!

Acrylic Painting for Beginners - A guide.

Following on from our earlier article 'How to use acrylic paints', we have put together a list of materials, paints, brushes and palettes, etc. As a beginner there can be an overwhelming amount of information out there which may be very confusing. This simple guide will help you to buy the basics so you can get creative sooner!

A Brief History and Explanation of Oil Painting

Oil is one of the oldest painting mediums which still sees frequent use in painting today but it has not always been as accessible as it currently is.

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Which is the Best Liquitex Acrylic Paint For You?

Glazing with acrylic paints

A brief guide to acrylic mediums & additives

How to dispose of your waste acrylic paint?

Varnishing Acrylic Paintings

What are the Best Acrylic Paints?

How to use acrylic paints

What is Heavy Body Acrylic Paint?

Acrylic Pouring Mediums: How to Get Started

What is Gesso, Size and Ground?

System 3 Acrylic Paints, not just for painting!

A Guide to Oil Paint Drying Times

How to stretch your own canvas

A Brief History and Explanation of Oil Painting