Do you know what Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup Cans, A Bigger Splash by David Hockney and M-Maybe by Roy Lichtenstein all have in common? These three iconic Pop Art pieces were all painted with acrylic paint.
Water-based and containing no toxic solvents, vibrant and easy to use on all surfaces, Caran d'Ache Acrylic paint allows you to layer paint thickly to create an impression of relief as well as apply delicate washes. The Acrylic range is without a doubt the must-have medium for fine art students, professionals and amateur artists who are passionate about colour and paint.

Acrylic paint: 30 bright and opaque colours for unique paintings

Are you looking for a paint that's easy to use and that will allow you to experiment with multiple artistic techniques? Acrylic paint is ideal for beginners but also perfect for more experienced artists. The paints from the Acrylic range are water-based and easy-to-dilute, which makes them the ideal medium to create new colours and ever more surprising effects.
Available in 250 ml tubes, Caran d'Ache has 30 bright and vibrant colours on offer. Among these, three are iridescent: gold, silver and bronze. Discover colours of exceptional quality, whether primary yellow, grass green, turquoise blue or burnt sienna, that will produce remarkable acrylic paintings,
Particularly rich in pigments, Caran d'Ache acrylic paints possess excellent opacity and optimal covering power, which means a little paint goes a long way. Another quality of the Geneva Maison's acrylic paint is its excellent resistance to light, guaranteeing more vibrant colours for longer. What's more, this acrylic paint won't crack, and its application is smooth and uniform.
Similar to gouache, acrylic paint has good coverage and dries more quickly than oil paint. However it is permanent, which makes it important to clean your brushes and painting accessories after use.

Acrylic: the pleasure of painting with different techniques and media

A fine, flat or thick paintbrush, a palette knife, a roller, a sponge or even a toothbrush (for paint spatters): acrylic paint can be used with a whole range of different paintbrushes and other instruments leaving you with a huge range of techniques to choose from.
Are you looking for that subtle shade that will add depth to a look or enhance a natural landscape? Acrylic paints can be mixed on a palette or directly on the canvas (the paint is water-soluble before it dries). For a textured result that shows the artist's unique technique, acrylic paint allows you to do impasto painting and layer the paint thickly. If you prefer to paint large swathes of uniform colour that don't run, you simply need to dilute the paint with a little water.

Acrylic: a range of Swiss Made paint of unrivalled quality

Made to Swiss Made standards of expertise which have been recognised worldwide for generations, Caran d'Ache acrylic paint is made up of pigments and synthetic resin that acts as a binder, making it long-lasting and resistant. Acrylic paint can effortlessly be used on all surfaces, such as cloth, canvas, paper, card, glass and plastic, but also metal, wood or concrete (it can be used outdoors).
Would you like a more transparent look, extra elasticity or to add a sheen to your painting? Change its properties by simply adding other materials (gel, sand, earth, cornstarch, etc.).
Are you hesitating between gouache and acrylic paints? Discover our guide to helping you choose the paint and technique that are best for you.