Student vs. Artist Grade Acrylics: Understanding the Differences

Описание: In this video, I delve into the distinctions between student-grade and artist-grade acrylic paints. Through practical demonstrations, I showcase how pigment concentration affects color mixing and opacity. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, understanding these differences can enhance your painting experience.


Here's an extensive list of well-known acrylic paint brands, categorized by their quality levels:

Student-Grade Acrylic Paints:*
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Amsterdam Standard Series – Royal Talens
Winsor & Newton Galeria – Winsor & Newton
Liquitex Basics – Liquitex
Daler-Rowney System 3 – Daler-Rowney
Grumbacher Academy – Grumbacher
Blick Studio Acrylics – Blick Art Materials
Pebeo Studio Acrylics – Pebeo
Reeves Acrylics – Reeves
Utrecht Studio Series – Utrecht
Sennelier Abstract – Sennelier
Derivan Student Acrylics – Derivan
Lefranc & Bourgeois Louvre – Lefranc & Bourgeois
Maimeri Acrilico – Maimeri
Royal & Langnickel Essentials – Royal & Langnickel
Artist's Loft Level 1 & 2 – Michaels
DecoArt Americana – DecoArt
Plaid FolkArt – Plaid Enterprises
Apple Barrel – Plaid Enterprises

Artist/Professional-Grade Acrylic Paints*
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Amsterdam Expert Series – Royal Talens
Winsor & Newton Professional Acrylics – Winsor & Newton
Liquitex Professional (Heavy Body, Soft Body, Fluid) – Liquitex
Golden Heavy Body, Fluid, and Open Acrylics – Golden Artist Colors
Daler-Rowney Cryla Artists' Acrylic – Daler-Rowney
Grumbacher Finest Acrylics – Grumbacher
Blick Artists' Acrylics – Blick Art Materials
Pebeo Extra Fine Artist Acrylics – Pebeo
Reeves Professional Acrylics – Reeves
Utrecht Artists' Acrylics – Utrecht
Sennelier Acrylique – Sennelier
Derivan Matisse Structure & Flow – Derivan
Lefranc & Bourgeois Fine Acrylics – Lefranc & Bourgeois
Maimeri Brera – Maimeri
Old Holland New Masters Classic Acrylics – Old Holland
Holbein Heavy Body Acrylics – Holbein
Chroma Atelier Interactive – Chroma
Jo Sonja's Artists' Colours – Chroma
M. Graham Acrylics – M. Graham & Co.
AV Vallejo Artist Acrylics – Vallejo
Chromacolour Acrylics – Chromacolour
Artist's Loft Level 3 – Michaels

Disclaimer:
This list of acrylic paint brands was compiled in collaboration with ChatGPT (OpenAI) to provide a broad overview of commonly available student and artist-grade paints worldwide. While I personally use and recommend some of these brands, I haven’t tested them all myself. Availability, quality, and naming may vary by region and over time, so I always encourage you to double-check with your local art store or the manufacturer’s website before making a purchase.

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