Best Acrylic Paints for Beginners in Iceland
Why acrylic paint?
Acrylic paint is great for beginners and experienced artists alike. It dries quickly, is easy to use, and you can paint on almost any surface — canvas, cardboard, wood and more.
Our pick: The best brands
🥇 For beginners — Mont Marte
Mont Marte Signature is an excellent choice for those who are just starting out. Good colour intensity at an affordable price. The 24 colour set is ideal to begin with.
🥈 Great value for money — Amsterdam
Amsterdam Standard Series from Royal Talens is one of the best value-for-money ranges on the market. A wide range of colours, dense and richly pigmented.
🥉 Special pick — DecoArt Americana
DecoArt Americana is perfect for crafts and hobby projects. A smooth finish that works well on wood, ceramics and more.
⭐ Professional quality — Liquitex Basics
Liquitex Basics is the more affordable line from Liquitex and is a fantastic quality upgrade. Rich colour and strong coverage.
What else should I buy?
Brushes
To get started, you need at least:
- A flat brush (1") — for large areas
- A round brush no. 6 — versatile
- A small round no. 2 — for details
Canvases
Acrylic on canvas is a classic. We have a range of canvases in different sizes.
Mediums and aids
- Gesso — for preparing the surface (if the canvas is not primed)
- Retarder/slow-drying medium — slows drying and gives you more time to work
- Varnish — to protect the finished piece
Acrylic Pouring — a fun way to start
If you want to begin in a fun way without brushes, try acrylic pouring! You mix the paint with pouring medium and pour it onto the canvas. The result is always unique.
→ Sign up for a pouring course
Prices in Iceland
At Föndurlist you can buy art supplies online and have them delivered to your home. We have the largest selection of acrylic paints in Iceland and offer competitive prices.
Summary
| Brand | Best for | Price level |
|---|---|---|
| Mont Marte | Beginners | 💰 |
| Amsterdam | Beginners/intermediate | 💰💰 |
| DecoArt | Crafts/hobby | 💰 |
| Liquitex Basics | Intermediate/professional | 💰💰 |
Also read: How to get started with watercolours and 5 summer projects for children and families.
Explore our full acrylic range in the online shop or use the acrylic blender to find the right colour mix.