Art paint refers to a variety of paints used most commonly by artists to express their creativity on the canvas. Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting on your creative journey, the vast assortment of art paint supplies available from the shops on Etsy allows you to experiment with hues, textures, and finishes, bringing your artistic vision to life.

What is art paint made from?

Art paints are made from vibrant colorants called pigments that give each color its characteristic hue. This gives artists a vast palette of color possibilities for their artistic creations. Pigments can be derived from a variety of sources such as minerals, plants, or even shells. Many of the sellers on Etsy create natural art paint sourced from these and other raw materials before crafting the paint by hand, ready for the right artist to come along.

What types of art paint are popular?

Each type of art paint offers artists distinct qualities and creative possibilities. Some of the most common and popular options are: Oil: Known for its rich, lustrous colors and slow drying time, oil art paint provides artists with a wide range of blending capabilities, smooth textures, and the ability to create intricate details. Watercolor: A translucent medium, watercolor paint allows artists to create luminous layers and achieve subtle gradients. It is often used for landscapes and illustrations. Acrylic: A versatile, durable, and fast-drying option, acrylic paint can be applied to various surfaces such as canvas, paper, wood, and more. Gouache: Similar to watercolor but with a higher concentration of pigment, [gouache paint](https://www.etsy.com/market/gouache_paint allows for layering, reworking, and precise detailing, making it popular for illustrations and design work.

What is in an art paint set?

An art paint set has an assortment of painting supplies necessary for artists to embark on their painting journey. You can expect to find an array of curated paint colors, whether tubes for oil and acrylic paints or pans for watercolor and gouache. Alongside the colors, a paint palette is often included, providing a dedicated space for mixing and blending. A set typically also includes paint brushes of various sizes and shapes, allowing artists to apply their chosen medium with versatility and precision.

Art Paint

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Watercolor Paint Set, 48 Vivid Colors Travel Set in Portable Tin Box Including Metallic and Fluorescent Colors

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Tempera Paint Starter Set

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West End full collection quarter pans colorshift supershift vegan handmade watercolor tin calligraphy ink hand lettering

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Artistro Watercolor Paint Set, 48 Vivid Colors in Tin Box

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Spiced Handmade Watercolor Paint Palette 6 half pans Earthy Matte colors

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Goodie grab bag- watercolor paint mystery colors quarter pan style art gift

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Handmade watercolor paint. Artisan paint set of 12 colors. Watercolor palette. Christmas gift. Artist gift. Gift for her.

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Full Professional Marbling Set 18 Colors | Real Traditional Ebru Art Kit | All the Materials You Need for Your Marbling Works

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Mineral watercolor paint palette - 8 colors, Handmade watercolors, Watercolor supplies, Watercolor palette

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Metallic Watercolor Paints Set of 18, Including 12 Metallic Glitter Watercolor and 6 Chameleon Colors. Travel Watercolor Set for Artists

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Crystalline Watercolour Set of 5 Vol.3 - Jackman's Art Materials

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48 natural watercolours Essee Earth & Essence

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LIFE'S A BEACH (Quarter Pan Set)

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Viviva A6 All-in-One Travel Paint Kit

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Watercolor paint set of 24 half pans from Renesans. Imported from Poland. Professional Artist grade.

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Bewitched pearl set( set of 12)

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Supershifting Vaporwave Palette Handmade Watercolor Paint Colorshift QUARTER Set | Gifts for Artists | Chameleon Paint | Colorshift Pigment

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Dot Paint for Mandala - Dimensional Paint for Decorative Art - 3D Paint for Do It Yourself Gift - Art Tools

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SET - 24 Color Sculpture Paste - Texture Paste - 3D Sculpture Painting - Decorative Plaster - 24 x 250ML | 8,45OZ

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All 62 Colors in half pans - Watercolor Paint Set - Beautiful Artist Gifts - Handmade Watercolors - FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

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Black Paint pens for rock painting, stone, ceramic, glass. Extra fine point tip, Set of 5 black acrylic paint markers.

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Art Paint

Watercolor Paint Set, 48 Vivid Colors Travel Set in Portable Tin Box Including Metallic and Fluorescent Colors

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Tempera Paint Starter Set

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Artistro Watercolor Paint Set, 48 Vivid Colors in Tin Box

Spiced Handmade Watercolor Paint Palette 6 half pans Earthy Matte colors

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Handmade watercolor paint. Artisan paint set of 12 colors. Watercolor palette. Christmas gift. Artist gift. Gift for her.

Full Professional Marbling Set 18 Colors | Real Traditional Ebru Art Kit | All the Materials You Need for Your Marbling Works

Mineral watercolor paint palette - 8 colors, Handmade watercolors, Watercolor supplies, Watercolor palette

Metallic Watercolor Paints Set of 18, Including 12 Metallic Glitter Watercolor and 6 Chameleon Colors. Travel Watercolor Set for Artists

Crystalline Watercolour Set of 5 Vol.3 - Jackman's Art Materials

Fairy Ring, Vivid Colorshift Chrome Holographic Supershifter Watercolor Paints - Set of 8 prismatic hypershift chameleon metallic holo paint

Floral Paint Palette, Real Pressed Flowers, Painters Palette, Creative Artist Gift, Art lover tool, Resin Art, Art Supplies, Mothers Day

48 natural watercolours Essee Earth & Essence

Rene Magritte Poster, Rene Magritte print, Rene Magritte wall art, Rene Magritte Exhibition print, Mid Century Modern, Contemporary Print

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Viviva A6 All-in-One Travel Paint Kit

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ZAPPA !! ( Frank on the toilet )Bathroom Poster,Toilet Decor Funny Art

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48 Torino second edition, honey watercolours Essee Earth & Essence

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Supershifting Vaporwave Palette Handmade Watercolor Paint Colorshift QUARTER Set | Gifts for Artists | Chameleon Paint | Colorshift Pigment

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Dot Paint for Mandala - Dimensional Paint for Decorative Art - 3D Paint for Do It Yourself Gift - Art Tools

Dot Paint for Mandala - Dimensional Paint for Decorative Art - 3D Paint for Do It Yourself Gift - Art Tools

GREENS & PURPLES PALETTE - Six Handmade Watercolor Paints in Plastic Half Pans

Professional Art Set, Wood Carry Case, US Edition Art Paint Set, Artists Gift Set, Quality Art Supplies 4 Adults/Kids, birthday gift adults

SKIN TONE Watercolour Paint Palette - Pigment Rich - Artist Quality - Handcrafted - Portrait and Manga Artists

SET - 24 Color Sculpture Paste - Texture Paste - 3D Sculpture Painting - Decorative Plaster - 24 x 250ML | 8,45OZ

All 62 Colors in half pans - Watercolor Paint Set - Beautiful Artist Gifts - Handmade Watercolors - FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

Artists Professional Marbling Kit, 20 inks x 55 ml, Ebru Kit, Artist Quality

Sunset Lake View, Paint by Numbers Kit, DIY Painting on Canvas, Coloring by Number, Oil Painting, Wall Art for Home Decoration

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Watercolor Set - Metallic Paints - Beautiful Artist Gifts - Handmade Watercolors - FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

Black Paint pens for rock painting, stone, ceramic, glass. Extra fine point tip, Set of 5 black acrylic paint markers.

Light Skin tones watercolor set, handmade watercolors by p.

Watercolor Paints Mini Pans Set, Handmade Mica / Metallic Watercolors

Magic intense sparkly colorshift vegan handmade watercolor green Colourshift Countdown to Christmas supershift quarter pan or half pan

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Watercolor Set - Metallic Paints - Beautiful Artist Gifts - Handmade Watercolors - FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

Pick 24 Half Pans - Watercolor Paint Set - Beautiful Artist Gifts - Handmade Watercolors - FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

NBA x Michael Jordan Wings Wall Art Basketball Canvas Paintings Home Decor

Viviva Cork Pans - Spring - 16 Handmade Watercolors

Box “A garden in summer”

Utility paint storage system

Handmade Watercolors - Subtle Earth Colors - 6 Color Set - Titan Buff, Indigo, Ochre, Cassel Earth - for Painting and Calligraphy

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