You don’t need to be born with artistic talent to learn to paint with acrylics. And you certainly don’t need years of experience to find the joy in painting.
These easy step-by-step acrylic painting tutorials will provide the process and all you need is:
- a desire to create (which I know you have, otherwise you wouldn’t be here)
- an open mind & heart
- dedicated time to explore your creative potential
Even though you might not know it yet, you have everything you need within you to make beautiful paintings and enjoy the process.
You just need to learn a few basics to get you started.
How To Paint with Acrylics- Suggested Posts To Start
On this journey of learning acrylic painting, I will show you different acrylic techniques, tips, and tutorials.
I’ll also help you overcome the fear of a blank canvas by showing you easy step by step painting tutorials that anyone can do.
To start things off I recommend going through my Beginners Guide to Acrylic Painting. It’ll go over the basics of acrylic paints, the supplies you need to get started, and other useful tips. I’ve also put together a quick-reference list of my recommended best painting supplies for beginners here.
If you’re looking for each painting ideas check out this 40+ Easy Painting Ideas post.
Step by Step Acrylic Painting for Beginners
- How to Paint Lavender Flowers in Acrylics (Simple & Easy)
- Abstract Painting of Butterflies in Flight for Beginners
- How to Paint a Sunflower- The Easy way!
- Cherry Blossom Tree Painting with Acrylics and Q-Tips
- Heart Painting on Canvas- 3 Easy Ways! { For Kids & Adults}
- How To Paint a Sunset Cityscape with Acrylics – Easy and Fun!
- How To How To Make Skin Color Paint in Acrylic
- How To Paint Clouds With Acrylic Paint the Easy Way!
- Easy Beach Painting with Acrylics for Beginners
- How To Paint a Mountain – Easy & Fun Mountain Scene For Beginners
- How To Paint Wood Slice Ornaments +10 Ideas To Get You Inspired
- How To Paint a Snowman For Beginners {Paint and Sip Idea}
- How To Paint a Butterfly On a Sunflower
Want a complete walkthrough?
If you want an easy-peasy way to learn everything you need in painting with acrylics this Acrylic For Beginners Bundle: A-Z Guide To Your First Acrylic Masterpiece will be your best pal. It comes with an all-in-one e-book plus much more including:
- How to make beautiful blends and strokes (#1 beginner challenge solved)
- The only 12 paint colors you need
- 5 simple formulas any beginner can use to create gorgeous color palettes
- 3 full step-by-step painting tutorials to get you started (paint and sip friendly)and more…
Step-by-Step Tutorials for Novices
Once you’ve brushed up on the basics and want more challenging tutorials, you can take a look at the tutorials below for novice level painting tutorials.
Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.
Thomas Merton
Best Step-by-Step Paintings for Novices
- How to Paint Hydrangea Flowers in a Jar using Q-tips/ Bubble Wrap
- How to Paint a Pumpkin on Canvas- Easy Beginner Fall Painting
- How To Paint a Galaxy Night Sky For Beginners {Milky Way}
- How To Paint a Butterfly – Easy Beginner Tutorial
- How To Paint The Moon For Beginners (Realistic Full Moon with Acrylics)
- How to Paint a Cardinal with Acrylics (EASY)
Step-by-Step Tutorials with Advanced Techniques
| Below you can find a collection of more advanced level acrylic painting tutorials. You can also take a look at adding acrylic mediums into your paintings for more advanced techniques. |
Best Step-by-Step Paintings for Advanced Techniques
- How to Paint a Christmas Tree And A Magical Winter Scene
- How To Paint Roses In 4 Easy Steps – Acrylics For Beginners
- How to Paint a Mermaid and Mermaid Tail in the Night Ocean
YouTube Videos: Painting Tutorials
Below you’ll find a collection of acrylic painting tutorials from the Youtube channel.
