Things beginners need to know when it is painting by numbers [Tips]

Are you starting to paint, but still have some doubts? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the options you have to choose from? Don't know the difference between paints or brushes Don't stress, because the numbered paintings are here to save the day! 

Acrylic paint is a great starting point for artists who are only now venturing into the pleasant and fruitful path of painting. These water-based paints are great for beginners, they dry quickly, dissolve in water, are inexpensive and easy to clean.

Don't be afraid to make a mistake, all you have to do is wait for your little mistake to dry and then fix it by painting. Only with soap and water, cleaning is relatively easy.

Acrylics have vibrant, heavy colors. When you're working with them on a canvas, it's almost like you're mixing with oil paints. You can mix beautiful color combinations that will bring your paintings to life.

These are just some of the many reasons why acrylic is a delight to work with. It's like the good things between watercolor and oil paints combined. All you need is a little practice to get the desired consistencies, colors and textures.

If you've made it this far, it looks like we've convinced you! This article has what you need if you are starting with acrylics.

✨ About paints

Acrylic paints come in fluid or paste form. Those in paste are buttery and can retain a lot of water. On the other hand, fluid forms can be easier to work with for those who are more used to types of liquid paints.

Don't get carried away by buying too many colors, because you don't need too many. As a beginner, just get the basic colors, because you can combine them easily. You can even get black by mixing the three primary colors.

In this article we suggest you to fix your ink if it dries.

✨ About brushes

Brushes usually come in different shapes and sizes. The ones we need for acrylic painting are usually made of synthetic materials and have stiff bristles. You need softer bristles if you want to get a watercolor effect. 

You should have a variety of brushes, from big to small. You can use big brushes for big portions, with a looser painting style. For smaller areas and details, use small brushes.

In these articles we help you choose the ideal brush for each type of painting

✨ Important tip!

Water is another essential element in painting. When you need to change colors, you have to rinse the brushes, and water is exactly what you need for that. You can keep two large jugs of water, one to rinse and one to dilute and moisten, if necessary.

A cloth will also be useful after rinsing. You can rinse the brushes here after rinsing, if the brush is too wet or use it to clean up any mistakes you make.

✨ Let's start!

Our company offers DIY painting kits that already include a high quality canvas, artistic brushes and a numbered acrylic paint set. You don't have to spend a lot of time in art stores looking for materials that fit your budget, as we offer everything you need. Once you have everything you need, you can start working on that screen and free up your inner Vincent Van Gogh. Below we selected some painting by numbers for beginners, choose yours and let's paint!