Master Acrylic Painting Basics in 5 Steps

Step 1: Supplies List

• Paints: Student-grade set like Liquitex Basics (Titanium White, Primary Yellow, Primary Red, Primary Blue, Mars Black).
• Brushes: Synthetic set (3/4" flat, #8 round, #2 detail, filbert; e.g., Princeton Velvetouch or Royal & Langnickel Zen).
• Surfaces: 11x14" canvas panels or acrylic paper pads.
• Other: Palette (plastic or stay-wet), two water jars, palette knife, paper towels, apron.

Set up a covered table in a well-lit area, protect floors, organize tools within reach.

Total starter cost: $20-50