If you are a beginner in art, this article is for you. Have you ever come across a painting and wondered what paints are used? There are different types of painting art and it can be difficult to distinguish the supplies that go into making them. Here are five different art types and supplies that are required.

1. Acrylic painting : Acrylic paints are the most commonly used paints by artists because they offer more versatility. These paints dry quickly and are opaque in nature so it saves time to do multiple coats. These paints are not only used in canvases but also on different surfaces. It also comes with the satisfaction of peeling it off the palette making the process of cleaning hassle free. Buying these paints in bulk is ideal as it comes with affordable prices and you have a good collection as well.

2.Oil painting : Oil paints are made from the amalgamation of pigments and binders. Unlike acrylic paints, oil paints dry by oxidation. These paints are suitable for realistic paintings on either primed canvases or wooden canvas. Oil paints have a history that dates back to the Renaissance period. Famous painters like Van Gogh and Leonardo da Vinci have made world famous oil paintings. The substitutes for oil paints are oil pastels which offer depth and are easier to use. Hence, suitable for beginners.

3. Watercolor painting : Watercolor paints are the easiest to use and are suitable for kids as well. You can be as unruly as you want for watercolor painting as you don’t have to color within the lines. These colors are inexpensive and last longer. You can even dry it in a palette and water as you begin painting. Poster colors are a good substitute for these. These paints come in tubes, bottles and also as pens.

4. Color pencil art: Color pencils are the most popular and versatile form of art. A pack will get you a large variety of colors so you can make intricate designs without having to worry about blending the shades. Faber Castell, Doms and Camlin are some of the famous brands with good quality pencils. Pencil art can also be done without colors using graphite pencils and other HB drawing pencils.

5. Glass painting: Glass painting is a unique type of art which as the name suggests, is done on a glass surface instead of a canvas. In ancient times, Huge glass windows in churches and shrines were painted or tiled. Now glass painting has become very popular with the masses.