Paint & Colour
Acrylic paint, watercolours, oil colours and gouache from leading brands — for beginners and professionals. Everything for painting in one place. Free shipping on orders over 15,000 ISK.
Popular paint & colour
Choosing your paint
Choosing paint comes down to the technique you enjoy and the surface you want to work on. At Föndurlist you will find acrylics, watercolours, oils and gouache from trusted brands — both single tubes and complete beginner sets.
Acrylic — fast and versatile
Acrylic paint dries quickly, is water-soluble until it dries and works on almost any surface. It is the most popular choice for beginners because it is forgiving and easy to work with.
Watercolour and gouache
Watercolours are transparent and flowing, perfect for light paintings and sketches. Gouache is opaque and matte. Both are best on dedicated watercolour paper.
Oil colours
Oil colours dry slowly, give depth and rich texture and suit detailed work and blending directly on canvas. We stock paper, canvas and primer for every technique.
Frequently asked questions
Which paint is best for beginners?
Acrylic paint is the most popular for beginners because it dries quickly, is easy to work with and can be applied to most surfaces. Watercolours are also a good option for those who want a lighter, more transparent technique. At Föndurlist you get both single tubes and complete beginner sets.
What is the difference between acrylic, watercolour and oil?
Acrylic dries fast and is water-soluble until it dries. Watercolours are transparent and flowing, perfect for light images and sketches. Oil colours dry slowly, give depth and rich texture and suit precise work and blending directly on canvas.
What surfaces can I paint on?
Acrylic works on canvas, paper, wood, stone and many other materials. Watercolours and gouache are best on special watercolour paper. Oil colours suit primed canvas or wood. We carry paper, canvas and primer for all of these techniques.
Do you ship across Iceland?
Yes, we ship nationwide and shipping is free on orders of 15,000 ISK or more. You can also pick up your order at our store at Einhella 11, 221 Hafnarfjörður.