Get Started In Acrylic Painting
Acrylic paint is the perfect medium to express yourself in a bright and bold way.
Discover fantastic techniques, and top tips for beginners in acrylic painting with the tutorial below by Hobbycraft Artisan Katie Cosgriff.
If you are unsure on where to start, why not book yourself onto one of our superb acrylic painting workshops!
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Get Started In Acrylic Painting
Acrylic Painting Bundle: Explore your artistic side with our Get Started in Acrylic Painting Bundle! It includes everything you need to start experimenting with acrylic techniques, so you’ll be making masterpieces in no time.
Acrylic Paints: Embrace every colour of the rainbow with our range of acrylic paints! You’ll find top brands including Daler-Rowney, Pebeo and Sennelier, as well as great value own-brand acrylic colours.
Canvases: Prepare for your next masterpiece with the perfect artist canvas for your project! Stretched, primed and ready for you to get straight to work, our range of canvases provide the ideal working surface for acrylics and more.
Paper for Acrylic Painting: Find pads full of paper that is perfect for use with acrylic paints, ensuring it’s easy to experiment with new techniques – whether you’re out and about, painting at home or in the studio. Choose from a range of paper sizes and weights.
Brushes: Explore our range of acrylic paintbrushes to find the perfect shapes and sizes for every application, whether you’re a beginner, a student or a professional artist. You’ll be able to get the most out of your acrylics with the right brush at the ready.
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