Mix sand in your paint? Why not! This isn't some uninspired artist's hare-brained idea, it's a frequently used technique for creating a coarse, rather spectacular texture.

Stencils aren't just for kids and interior designers! The technique also can produce results in acrylics that are both fun and surprising.

Whether you need to leave some white spaces, draw irregular edges, or on the contrary, straight ones… Masking is a solution that will make your life easier in a lot of situations!

Hatching and stippling: these two techniques allow you to create strikingly gradated, very "pro" effects!

Scumbling is the ideal way to liven up color blocks and add motion. How?

An atmosphere-based theme, like a port at dawn, done in a large format, affords the ideal opportunity for you to get used to and play around with the chromatic possibilities of acrylics.

The following very thorough exercise allows you to explore both color mixtures and changing textures: from satin finish to impasto.

Versatility! Much appreciated by pros and neophytes alike, this one word summarizes the distinctive characteristic of acrylic paint. But where did this property come from? Background.

Acrylic paints are not messy and clean up easily with soap and water. But, like any other technique, you need to take good care of your materials so they last a long time!

While easy to use, acrylic paints do require some preparation! Some advice before getting started.