Is liquitex basics artist-quality?

Made for all artists, Basics acrylics are student-quality. This means they are made with the same lightfast*, fine art pigments we use in our professional range but just a lighter load. Mediums are easy to use and give an archival finish.

What are liquitex basics good for?

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paints

  • I love that they are easy to layer.
  • Acrylics allow me to have a lot of control when I’m painting.
  • Acrylic paints dry quickly compared to oil-based paints.
  • I love the thickness of acrylics — but you can also thin them down with water when you need to!
  • They are very easy to clean up.

What is the difference between Liquitex basic and professional?

With Basics you get a good pigment load, while professional paint is made with a high pigment load. Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint offers 72 colors, our pro range has over 105 unique colors. Basics paint is made in one consistency, professional gives a choice of formats and viscosities.

What is the difference between heavy body and soft body acrylic paint?

Straight out of the tube or jar, they have a creamy consistency and are more self-levelling than their heavy body counterparts. Lower viscosity means that soft body paints are suited to more fluid, continuous brush work.

Are liquitex basics student grade?

What Is the Best Student Grade Acrylic Paint? Liquitex Basics are the best student grade acrylics that I have found. The colors won’t fade and they contain the same acrylic resin that’s found in their professional acrylics. They’re also widely available in stores and online.

Do liquitex basics have cadmium?

As the Liquitex cadmium-free paints offer a huge step up in performance, we have discontinued the Heavy Body and Soft Body cadmium hues. However, both cadmium and cadmium-free paints will be offered to provide you the choice between these two quality products.

Is liquitex basics artist grade?

Liquitex Basics are high quality, student grade acrylics. Affordably priced, they are perfect for beginners and for artists on a budget. Each color is uniquely formulated to bring out the maximum brilliance and clarity of every pigment.

Are Liquitex basics lightfast?

Liquitex paints are mostly all ASTM I or II and considered permanent and lightfast for 50-100+ years in gallery conditions.

Are liquitex basics toxic?

All Liquitex BASICS colors hold the AP seal from ACMI for being non-toxic, so they are safe for even young beginners.