Choosing the best paint for art depends on your style, technique and the medium you want to paint on. The top paint brands offer a wide range of colours and paints that are easy for painters of all skill levels to work with. Acrylic paints are versatile paints that are fast-drying and best used for layering and heavy texturing in paintings. Watercolour paints are lighter colours that are better suited for transparent washes, delicate details and on the go painting and sketching. Washable paints are best for kids and beginners because they can be easily cleaned off clothes, skin and surfaces.

Yes, you should dampen your paintbrush before painting with acrylic paint. To get the best results when painting, gently dip your brush in water, then tap or squeeze the excess water so the bristles are damp and not soaked. Adding water to the brush helps thin the paint a bit for smoother strokes, keeps the paint from drying on the bristles and helps prevent the paint from getting stuck in the ferrule.

If you get acrylic paint on your clothing, you need to immediately start cleaning it off. If the paint is wet, start scraping off the excess and rinse your clothes under cold water. While your clothes are rinsing, use dish soap to help remove the stain. If the paint is dried, try rubbing alcohol or dish soap and water to saturate the stain. Then use a soft brush to scrub the stain with cold water to help remove the stain. Lastly, wash the item in the washing machine to clean the stain.

The 70/30 rule in art is a principle of composition that suggests 70% of a work of art should be featured by a consistent element like a specific colour, tone or shape, while the remaining 30% should act as contrasting accents and colours to create depth, visual interest and a clear focal point for viewers. The rule argues that a 50/50 split can make a painting or drawing feel static and uninteresting and having an imbalance make it more eye catching.