Basics is our everyday acrylic for all kinds of artists, made with lightfast fine art pigments in a medium consistency. Build your palette with three primary colors (for the cleanest, brightest mixes), plus black and white for infinite tints and shades. Create with confidence using Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint, a student-grade acrylic line offering exceptional quality at an accessible price. Formulated with artist-quality pigments, BASICS delivers rich, vibrant color, excellent coverage, and superior lightfastness across all hues. The medium-viscosity formula provides a smooth, buttery texture that’s easy to blend and layer on canvas, wood, paper, or fabric. Ideal for beginners, students, and educators, this versatile paint is water-based, non-toxic, and intermixable with all Liquitex professional colors and mediums. Once dry, it forms a flexible, durable surface that resists cracking and fading. Whether used for fine art, mixed media, or classroom projects, Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint offers consistent, reliable performance and long-lasting results trusted by artists worldwide.