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.

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JOYFUL Color Mixing Set by Karen Elaine

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White Nights Artists Grade Extra Fine Professional Watercolor Set 36 Full 2.5ml Pans in a plastic box by Nevskaya Palitra

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Rob de Haan oil panting art dutch Postwar Contemporary artist 60 cm x 70 cm signed and framed

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Custom Digital Watercolor Painting Personalized Gift Portrait from photo Anniversary Gift Photo Family Portrait Wedding Gift mother day gift

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Handmade Watercolor Paints Set, Mica / Metallic Watercolors - Make Your Own (MYO) Set - Quarter Pans

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Funny Mickey And Minnie Mouse Robber Canvas Prints Pop Art Painting On Wall Decor Cartoon Pictures

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Strawberry Shortcake.

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American Express x Vito Corelone Godfather Mafia Edition Pictures For Living Canvas Painting

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402 Green Garden, 11x14 Poured Acrylic.

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Alec Richie Rich Graffiti Monopoly Millionaire Money Street Art Canvas Print Painting Wall Picture Modern Living Room Home Decor

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POTTERY SINGLES of WATERCOLOR Paints - All Single Pigments

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1930s NOS Devoe & Raynolds Co. Eterna Oil Paint for Artists Ultramarine Blue 6 Studio Size Tubes in Original Boxes Rare Art Deco Paint Brand

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The Power of Money: A 100 Dollar Bill Motivational Canvas Art with Money Clip Decor Art

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Acrylic Paint Set | Acrylic Paint Kit For Artists & Beginners | Paints for Paper, Canvas, Rock Painting, Wood, Ceramic and Fabric

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White Nights Artists Grade Extra Fine Professional Watercolor paint set 12 full 2.5ml pans in a Plastic Box by Nevskaya Palitra

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RED SABLE Artist Quality Flat Paint Brushes | Made in Germany | Set of 8 Long Handled Brushes | 20, 18, 14, 10, 8, 4, 2, 3/0

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RED SABLE Artist Quality Brushes - Made in Germany - 5 Long Handled Flats #20, 14, 10, 8, 4 and 5 Rounds #18, 14, 8, 2, 0.

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White Nights Extra Fine Artists Grade Professional Watercolors Violet Set 3 * 10ml Tubes Granulating Colors by Nevskaya Palitra

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Humbrol Acrylic Model Paint: US Medium Grey, Matte, Shade #126 - 14 ml Dropper Bottle

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Tony Montana The World Is Yours Pop Film Character Graffiti Art Posters Prints Canvas Painting Cool Art Portrait Wall

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

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Handmade Artisan Watercolor - King of the Forests - Glitter Tint - For Painting and Calligraphy - Festive Collection

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Childrens I Will Love You Forever Canvas Painting Funny Color Graffiti Wall Poster Prints Living Room

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View to the rainforest

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Humbrol Enamel Model Paint: Red, Satin, Shade #132 - 14 ml tinlet

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Humbrol Acrylic Model Paint: US Compass Grey, Matte, Shade #128 - 14 ml Dropper Bottle

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Humbrol Enamel Model Paint: Pale Stone, Matte, Shade #121 - 14 ml tinlet

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Humbrol Enamel Model Paint: Desert Yellow, Matte, Shade #93 - 14 ml tinlet

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Humbrol Acrylic Model Paint: Olive Drab, Matte, Shade #155 - 14 ml Dropper Bottle

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Humbrol Enamel Model Paint: Coal Black, Satin, Shade #85 - 14 ml tinlet

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Humbrol Acrylic Model Paint: Clear Coat (Varnish), Satin, Shade #135 - 14 ml Dropper Bottle

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Humbrol Acrylic Model Paint: US Dark Grey, Matte, Shade #125 - 14 ml Dropper Bottle

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Art Paint

JOYFUL Color Mixing Set by Karen Elaine

White Nights Artists Grade Extra Fine Professional Watercolor Set 36 Full 2.5ml Pans in a plastic box by Nevskaya Palitra

Tupac Shakur 2PAC Canvas Painting Rapper Star Poster Hip Hop Art Painting Moder Wall Decor Posters Wall Picture

Central Park. Original painting Urban landscape Acrylic hand-painted Art on canvas Custom art Unique gift

Rob de Haan oil panting art dutch Postwar Contemporary artist 60 cm x 70 cm signed and framed

Custom Digital Watercolor Painting Personalized Gift Portrait from photo Anniversary Gift Photo Family Portrait Wedding Gift mother day gift

Money Never Sleeps Golden Graffiti Art Posters and Prints Inspiration Wall Art Pictures Dollor Fashion Art

Handmade Watercolor Paints Set, Mica / Metallic Watercolors - Make Your Own (MYO) Set - Quarter Pans

Funny Mickey And Minnie Mouse Robber Canvas Prints Pop Art Painting On Wall Decor Cartoon Pictures

Handmade watercolors TINY SPRINGS 4pc sets, moody, april, brown pink artisan quality pigment sketching, painting, natural, art, illustration

Strawberry Shortcake.

American Express x Vito Corelone Godfather Mafia Edition Pictures For Living Canvas Painting

5x7 Citrus Canopy

402 Green Garden, 11x14 Poured Acrylic.

Alec Richie Rich Graffiti Monopoly Millionaire Money Street Art Canvas Print Painting Wall Picture Modern Living Room Home Decor

POTTERY SINGLES of WATERCOLOR Paints - All Single Pigments

1930s NOS Devoe & Raynolds Co. Eterna Oil Paint for Artists Ultramarine Blue 6 Studio Size Tubes in Original Boxes Rare Art Deco Paint Brand

The Power of Money: A 100 Dollar Bill Motivational Canvas Art with Money Clip Decor Art

Acrylic Paint Set | Acrylic Paint Kit For Artists & Beginners | Paints for Paper, Canvas, Rock Painting, Wood, Ceramic and Fabric

Nicolas Party, Color Printing, Office Decor, Souvenirs, Frameless Poster, Custom Sizes, Quality Printing, Wall Art, Home Decor

Nicolas Party, Color Printing, Office Decor, Souvenirs, Frameless Poster, Custom Sizes, Quality Printing, Wall Art, Home Decor

White Nights Artists Grade Extra Fine Professional Watercolor paint set 12 full 2.5ml pans in a Plastic Box by Nevskaya Palitra

Handmade watercolors TINY SPRINGS 4pc sets, moody, april, GREEN pink artisan quality pigment sketching, painting, natural, art, illustration

RED SABLE Artist Quality Flat Paint Brushes | Made in Germany | Set of 8 Long Handled Brushes | 20, 18, 14, 10, 8, 4, 2, 3/0

RED SABLE Artist Quality Brushes - Made in Germany - 5 Long Handled Flats #20, 14, 10, 8, 4 and 5 Rounds #18, 14, 8, 2, 0.

White Nights Extra Fine Artists Grade Professional Watercolors Violet Set 3 * 10ml Tubes Granulating Colors by Nevskaya Palitra

Cobalt Teal PG26 - Handmade Watercolour Paint Of Artist Quality In Full Pan

Humbrol Acrylic Model Paint: US Medium Grey, Matte, Shade #126 - 14 ml Dropper Bottle

Tony Montana The World Is Yours Pop Film Character Graffiti Art Posters Prints Canvas Painting Cool Art Portrait Wall

Handmade watercolors TINY SPRINGS 4pc sets, moody, april, brown blue artisan quality pigment sketching, painting, natural, art, illustration

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

Ready To Draw Canvas, 8X10 canvas, Paint Your Own Canvas , Spring Paint Kit, Spring Craft Kit For Kids, Paint Party, Kids Birthday Favors,

Modern Painting

Handmade Artisan Watercolor - King of the Forests - Glitter Tint - For Painting and Calligraphy - Festive Collection

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

Vintage F1 Formula Grand Track Edition F1 Race Car Circuit Poster Decoration Art Decor Painting Home Decor Canvas

Childrens I Will Love You Forever Canvas Painting Funny Color Graffiti Wall Poster Prints Living Room

Shimmer Watercolors Set ~ Nebular, 6-Color Paint Palette, Watercolor paint color scheme, colorful colored paints palette, glitter pigment

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View to the rainforest

Humbrol Enamel Model Paint: Red, Satin, Shade #132 - 14 ml tinlet

Humbrol Acrylic Model Paint: US Compass Grey, Matte, Shade #128 - 14 ml Dropper Bottle

Humbrol Enamel Model Paint: Pale Stone, Matte, Shade #121 - 14 ml tinlet

Humbrol Enamel Model Paint: Desert Yellow, Matte, Shade #93 - 14 ml tinlet

Humbrol Acrylic Model Paint: Olive Drab, Matte, Shade #155 - 14 ml Dropper Bottle

Humbrol Enamel Model Paint: Coal Black, Satin, Shade #85 - 14 ml tinlet

Humbrol Acrylic Model Paint: Clear Coat (Varnish), Satin, Shade #135 - 14 ml Dropper Bottle

Humbrol Acrylic Model Paint: US Dark Grey, Matte, Shade #125 - 14 ml Dropper Bottle

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