If you consider yourself “ARTISTICALLY INCLINED”, then this article can help you out a lot. A beginner can perform various kinds of experiments using acrylic paints due to some qualities they possess. However, most beginners are surprised when they discover that painting is much easier than drawing. Source: https://stationers.pk/blogs/news/reasons-acrylic-paints-better-oil-paints

2. • If you consider yourself “ARTISTICALLY INCLINED”, then this article can
help you out a lot. A beginner can perform various kinds of experiments
using acrylic paints due to some qualities they possess. However, most
beginners are surprised when they discover that painting is much easier
than drawing.

3. They are water-based paints, which are composed of pigmented particles
scattered in a synthetic resin emulsion. In painting, acrylic paints are
considered to be beginner-friendly. Oil paints are high-maintenance paints with
additional solvents for cleanup, which makes them more expensive. These
paints comprises of three main components which are;
• PIGMENT (organic, inorganic, natural and synthetic granular solids are
used for pigmentation)
• BINDER (the acrylic polymer is used as a binder) and;
• VEHICLE (water is used as a vehicle and can be modified with acrylic gel or
paste)
Now, having some knowledge about acrylic paint, let’s discuss 3 reasons why
we prefer them over oil paint.
Suggested Read: Acrylic Paint: Origin And Making

4. • Usage of simpler apparatuses:
• As oil-based paints are known as
“high-maintenance” paints. The
apparatuses to begin oil painting are
expensive and complex to adapt in
your first go. On the other hand, in
this painting type, you will need four
simple and easy to find tools for you
to get started with painting: the paint
itself, a brush, water poured in a cup,
and a clean surface.

5. • Grip on its viscosity
and texture:
• The malleability aspect is
an essential element in this
type of paint. Mixing this
paint type with water
changes its thickness. To
make it thick less water is
added and to make it thin
more water is used.

6. • Elimination of hurdles
• As compared to acrylic paints, oil paints have a strong scent. To use oil
paints, you need to make sure that the room or the space is ventilated.
These paints use chemicals like turpentine and mineral spirits, and if a
room has no proper ventilation, it could sometimes get suffocated.
• Acrylic paints are not harmful as they are “Water-Based”. They are easy
to use and come in handy. If we look at the cost of both the paints,
acrylics are much cheaper.

7. • To have better quality paint, you need to know the following things before
selecting the brand or product which are mentioned below.
• Quality
• A beginner can choose between two types. One is student quality and second is artistic
quality professional paint. The main difference between both of them is the use of
pigment ratio as artistic paint colors are more vibrant than student quality paint. Out of
both of them, Student quality is cheaper than artistic quality paint.
• Color
• There are a huge number of colors available in the market for acrylics. For a beginner a
suitable option is to choose a basic acrylic paint palette which will not only be an
economical choice but also you will have basic colors to start your painting practice with.
Usually a set of 12 acrylic colors is suitable for beginners to use.
• Also Read: Five Basic Watercolour Painting Methods For Beginners

8. • Viscosity
• Speaking of the thickness, there are two
types of consistency. First is heavy-body
acrylic paint that has a buttery thickness
which makes mixing of colors easier and
blends perfectly. Second is the fluid
acrylics which are relatively thinner and
are more suited for detailed working. For
starters, heavy-body paint is a good
option because it can be made thin or
thick by adding water.
• Jar or tube
• For a beginner, acrylic paint in a tube is
more convenient. The reason is that they
are lightweight and easy to carry around.
Mostly the paint in a jar is thick and can
be made applicable only when it is
spread on a paint tray but tube paint is
already in a paste form and easily
applicable on the surface.

9. • Do you want to learn painting and facing problems in choosing
which paint type to go with? This article makes your life easy
as it states three interesting reasons why acrylic paints are
easier to use than any other type of paint. These paints are
beginner-friendly as they are water-based. To have a good
painting experience with these paints, some characteristics
are mentioned in the end.
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• Types of Oil Paint Brushes
• Basic Understanding About Canvas Size, Texture And Types
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