What Art Supplies do I need to Paint

April 27, 2020

What Art Supplies do I need to Paint

Let's Get Started!

The first thing you're going to need are:

🖌acrylic paints, 🖌a medium size jar of water to rinse off your brushes, 🖌art brushes, 🖌an easel stand to place your canvas, 🖌a blank canvas, 🖌hand towels or paper towels, 🖌some pallet paper to mix your paint or a plastic pallet 🖌and a bottle of glaze, either high or medium gloss to glaze your art work when it is completed.

Now let me go into the types of brands I use and why I use them. I'll also share some artist advise concerning supplies so you can start painting your projects with confidence.

Brushes:
Having the right brushes is so important! This will save you lots of frustration and time since cheap brushes can leave bristles on your canvas while you paint and no artist wants that. I find Fuumuui Acrylic Paint Brushes are excellent and I've stuck with them since I started painting. But if you want to begin painting with Walmart brushes by all means do and then you can work your way to more expensive brushes.

"Never leave your paint brushes

soaked in water especially over night and

always rinse them after finishing up since acrylics dry permanently on the bristles."

Acrylic Paint:
Starting out with acrylics can be overwhelming. There are many brands to choose from but Golden Acrylic Paints give your canvas the right amount of coverage. A little goes a long way and perfect for professional artists. For beginners however, like I mentioned before, purchase Walmart paint. The purpose is to start where you're at. But for the serious artist or if you have a little money to spare, I highly recommend this brand. I also use, Grumbacher and Liquitex as well.

Hand Towels:

You need hand towels always, when painting. Make sure they are soft ready to wipe your brushes down as you work. I always have a good stack in my studio. You could never have enough of them for your painting projects. Paper towels work too but hand towels are nicer on your brushes.

Easels and Canvases:
Choosing the right stand is key. I use one that holds up a 42' canvas (large easel) which I love but I also have a table size one as well. When painting smaller pieces try not to place them on a flat surface since painting is about mindset and forming bad habits can form easily when it comes to creating art.

Canvases should always be stretched and for professional use only. A good canvas grabs the paint the right way and prevents art work from fading or cracking.

As far as art pallets? I use the disposal pallet pads instead of a traditional palette that needs rinsing only because it's more convenient for me.

Glaze:
You're finally done. Glazing is the last step after signing your art work. Liquitex Glazing is what you need for this step. You can either get high or medium gloss. Glazing your paintings protect your art work from damage and dust and it gives your projects a beautiful finish. When glazing make sure to use a flat blush with super soft bristles and do one coat at a time. I usually wait 24 hours before I apply the second coat.

Well, I hope this article helped you and gave you a better understanding of what supplies are needed to start painting with acrylics. If you're interested in learning more or need help with painting techniques, just email me and I will send you a free online guide.