How to choose between oils, acrylics, watercolours and pastels One of the very first decisions you must make when you start painting is what sort of paint (also called medium) to use The following information is intended to be informative and help you decide between the most commonly used paints

Essential decisions to make before you start a painting Essential decisions Is it necessary to plan a painting in careful detail before you start, or should you let it evolve as you go along