Acrylic Colors for Artists

Professional Acrylic Paints for Painting on Canvas

This category features artist-quality acrylic paints for painters, art students, and anyone who paints regularly and wants their work to last. We have over a hundred products in stock from Schmincke, Kompozit, Golden, KREUL Solo Goya, Maimeri, Pebeo, Amsterdam, and Royal Talens, in tubes and larger packs.

How Artist Paints Differ from Hobby Paints

• Pigment – More pigment and fewer fillers mean richer paints that provide coverage even in a thin layer.
• Mixing – Pure pigments produce clean shades when mixed, not muddy ones.
• Lightfastness – Quality pigments fade less in light, making them suitable for paintings you want to sell or exhibit.
• Consistency – Thick (heavy body) paints hold brush and palette knife strokes, while fluid paints work well for glazes and details.

Which Artist Paints to Choose

For regular painting: Kompozit and Solo Goya

Kompozit ACRYL PRO ART 75 ml is our best-selling tube for painting on canvas. You can also buy the shades you use most in a 430 ml pack. We are the only retailer in Slovakia that sells Kompozit paints. Another popular choice is Solo Goya Acrylic 250 ml, along with the large Solo Goya TRITON 750 ml pack.

For gallery work: Schmincke, Golden, Maimeri

Schmincke PRIMAcryl Professional is among the highest-quality acrylics on the market. The Schmincke AKADEMIE range is popular for studies and advanced painting. We also have Golden, Maimeri, and Pebeo ORIGIN in stock.

For large formats

Large areas and underpainting are most cost-effective with larger packs, such as ArtCreation Essentials 750 ml or Solo Goya TRITON 750 ml.

What to Pair Artist Paints With

Use them on canvas with quality gesso from the canvases category, with synthetic brushes and palette knives. Acrylic mediums let you adjust gloss, fluidity, and drying time, while pastes and gels help you create texture. Protect your finished work with a finishing varnish.

Frequently Asked Questions About Artist Acrylic Paints

Are professional acrylic paints worth it?

If you paint regularly, exhibit, or sell your work, yes. Richer paints cover a larger area, and the finished work lasts longer. Less expensive paints are also enough for learning and sketching.

What is the difference between heavy body and fluid acrylic?

Heavy body is a thick acrylic that holds the shape of brush and palette knife strokes, making it suitable for impasto and bold textures. Fluid acrylic has the same color intensity but flows, making it suitable for glazes, details, airbrushing, and pouring.

Can paints from different brands be mixed?

Yes, water-based acrylics are commonly mixed across brands. Test the mixture beforehand if you are working on an important piece.

How can I tell how lightfast a paint is?

Manufacturers indicate this on the tube with stars or a rating scale. For paintings that will hang in the light, choose shades with the highest rating.