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The Best Acrylic Paint of 2021 for Beginners and Pros

Last updated: December 31, 2020 by Mel Stabin

Acrylic is the most widely used type of paint that’s not limited to art. It’s used to paint wood, concrete, rocks, and tons more. Acrylics have combined oil paint and watercolor properties, and you can get acrylic paints in spray cans, marker pens, tubes, tubs, and bottles plus, you can get them pretty much everywhere. But, compared to oil paint and other mediums, acrylics are not even a century-old medium.

Best Choice
Liquitex Professional Heavy Body Acrylic Classic Set
Liquitex Professional Heavy Body Acrylic Classic Set
Best Acrylic Paint
This Liquitex Paint set is well known for bringing the best performance for experienced artists and even professionals. It brings superior handling performance bringing you precise fine details, and this can bring advanced texturing to the table. This kit is also straightforward to use even if you're a beginner; that's why we picked this as the best choice. But there's a slight caveat to it. Find out on the review.
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Best Paint for Rocks in 2021 (Reviews and Buyer’s Guide)

Last updated: February 15, 2021 by Mel Stabin

Rock painting has been practiced and applied since 40,000 years ago, and it’s mainly done to tell stories and entertain cave dwellers, and today, those paintings became essential parts of our history. In our modern times, rock painting is mainly done for education and decoration purposes. It can be fun for everyone, whether you are a beginner or a fine artist wanting to explore new mediums.

Best Choice
Apple Barrel Matte Acrylic Paint Set
Apple Barrel Matte Acrylic Paint Set
The Best Paint Set for Rocks
This paint set does everything we wanted to see in the best paint for painting rocks, the good bond with the unusual surface of rocks, the durability it needs to last long, and the ability to make detailed illustrations on a rock. Its smooth and gliding paint also brings ease of use to beginners and bring perfection for experienced artists.
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Best Varnish for Acrylic Paintings: Protect Your Artwork for Ages

Last updated: February 15, 2021 by Mel Stabin

Your artwork should be given its proper chance to shine, and this is why artists use varnish. They can protect the painting from unavoidable elements when it is being transported. Most artists would also recommend applying varnish if your painting were displayed outdoors or in a very humid environment. For some mediums like acrylic, using varnish can even add gloss or sheen.

Best Choice
Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylic Medium Gloss UV Varnish
Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylic Medium Gloss UV Varnish
Best Varnish for Acrylic Paintings
Winsor and Newton is a time-tested brand and is known for their acrylic products. The colors do not change even after the drying process. The varnish has the same quality, making it the best choice for acrylic painters. It offers top protection for acrylic paintings on canvas. It provides another layer to prevent damage from dust, friction, and UV rays. Also gives a slightly glossy finish without affecting the colors.
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Acrylic paints become more brittle in cold weather, so it is advisable to add the proper varnish. This will ensure that it is protected from the extreme temperature and elements like dust, friction, humidity, and harsh UV rays. [Read more…] about Best Varnish for Acrylic Paintings: Protect Your Artwork for Ages

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5 Best Gouache Paints in 2021 (Reviews and Buyer’s Guide)

Last updated: March 21, 2021 by Mel Stabin

Gouache has become much more popular over the past few years and for good reason. It has the unique water-soluble characteristics of watercolor with the opacity of an acrylic, making it the best of both worlds.

Best Choice
Winsor & Newton Designers' Gouache Primary Color Paint Set
Winsor & Newton Designers' Gouache Primary Color Paint Set
Best Gouache Paint Set
Any professional artist is familiar with the Winsor & Newton brand of art supplies. Their paints are among the most beloved paints in the world. They are known for using high-quality pigments and binders that create paints that activate quickly are a true joy to work with.
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This makes it a unique and versatile medium that is great for illustration, painting on-the-go and makes cleanup fast and easy. Whether you are an experienced watercolorist or prefer acrylics, gouache is a medium that you should consider trying. [Read more…] about 5 Best Gouache Paints in 2021 (Reviews and Buyer’s Guide)

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Best Watercolor Paints for Professional Artists and Beginners

Last updated: February 17, 2021 by Mel Stabin

It seems like there are new watercolor paints that ate released every day. This can make it difficult for a professional or new artist to find the right paints for their budget and advancing their skill level. In the following buyer’s guide, we will help you weed through all of the watercolor paints available to find the best for your specific needs.

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Daniel Smith Extrafine Watercolor
Daniel Smith Extrafine Watercolor
Best Watercolor Paint
The paints are of exceptional quality and are fun to work with. They blend beautifully and dry smooth without granulation. Most of the pigments are vegan and contain only high-quality ingredients.
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Whether you are searching for lightfastness or vegan-friendly formulas, there is a watercolor paint out there for you and the following reviews will help you find it. [Read more…] about Best Watercolor Paints for Professional Artists and Beginners

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Best Paint for Glass (Reviews & Buying Guide)

Last updated: December 31, 2020 by Mel Stabin

Glass can be a great canvas to use for painting. It provides a smooth surface to work with and can produce some beautiful visuals, especially when illuminated by natural light shining through the glass. If you’re looking to paint on glass, it is important to have the right materials, especially when it comes to paints. While there are a lot of paints that work well with glass, it’s important to first plan out what kind of glass you’ll be painting and where your painting will be displayed.

Best Choice
FolkArt Enamel Glass Painting Set
FolkArt Enamel Glass Painting Set
Best Paint for Glass
It's easy to work with and doesn't need to be bake cured so there is less work involved with making a finished piece. The durability of the paint is what makes them great for glass jars thanks to the scratch-resistant seal that forms once the paint dries.
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