What is the difference between Mont Marte’s Acrylic Paints?

Acrylic paint is a great option for beginner painters to explore and experiment with, and with an array of options for budding creatives, it can be hard to know which paint is right for you. Mont Marte has a fantastic, affordable range of acrylics in a variety of sizes, colours and textures and finishes that are perfect for beginner and professional artists alike. Keep reading to discover the difference between Mont Marte’s Signature/Studio Acrylic Paint, Dimension Paint, Pouring Paint, Satin Acrylic Paint, Glitter, Metallic and Fluro Paints. 

MONT MARTE SIGNATURE/STUDIO ACRYLIC PAINT

Mont Marte Studio Acrylic paint comes in a wide range of colours, and is a fast-drying water-based acrylic paint ideal for creating affordable artworks. Studio Acrylic paint is a great introductory paint for students and artists, it is mixable and provides great coverage on canvas, drying quickly to a semi-matte finish. This paint features a smooth and creamy texture and can be mixed with other acrylic paints to create a wide spectrum of colours.  The fast-drying time allows you to layer paint quickly without muddying your colours. It is suitable for most surfaces including canvas, wood, air-dried clay, plaster, cardboard, paper, leather and some plastics. This paint is water-soluble and cleans up easily with warm soapy water while wet.

The 75ml tubes are very affordable and provide a great entry point for someone wanting to learn how to paint, and are also available in a wide and colourful variety of sets. 

The 300ml pots are very affordable and provide a great entry point for anyone looking to learn how to paint, while also appealing to the more intermediate artist looking for a variety of ready-made colours to experiment with. 

The 1-Litre bottles allow you to create large scale artworks at an affordable price. The pump top bottle makes these paints perfect for classrooms, as the acrylic can be pumped easily into containers and distributed between tables.

They are also available in an even larger 2-Litre bottle with a pump top, making these paints perfect for classrooms or large-scale artworks. Used by both schools and artists, the Mont Marte Studio acrylic range is great for artists on a budget.

MONT MARTE DIMENSION PAINT 

Mont Marte Dimension acrylic is a high viscosity fine art paint that offers artists a new dimension in painting. This acrylic’s ultra-thick consistency can be applied with brush or palette knife to create expressive and exaggerated textural effects. It dries hard and holds shape while still maintaining flexibility and smooth flowability. It can also be diluted with water or acrylic mediums for glazing or watercolour techniques, while the pigment still holds strong colour intensity. This paints excellent lightfastness and premium quality pigment mean colour strength will stay brilliant for longer. The Dimension series is available in a range of vivid colours which dry to a radiant gloss finish, and is available in both 75ml tubes and 250ml tubs.

MONT MARTE POURING PAINT

The creators at Mont Marte have done it again with their stunning range of Premium Pouring Acrylic Paint that will make creating your acrylic pours a breeze. This ultra-flowy paint is pre-mixed for you so you don't need to focus on recipes and ratios and can get straight to creating! Acrylic pouring has become such a popular technique in the art world in recent years and products like the Mont Marte Premium Pouring Acrylic Paint are making this stunning technique accessible and easy for everyone so you too can create beautiful fluid works in your very own home. This easy-to-use product comes in a variety of bright, highly-pigmented colours and a lucid, easy-pour formula that flows seamlessly creating stunning marbled effects. 

Mont Martes Pouring Paints are available in individual colours in the 120ml, 240ml bottles as well as in pre-selected 4 piece sets with expertly curated colours.  Due to pre-mixing, some paint separation may occur, so always be sure to shake that bottle well before pouring.

Get experimenting with different colour combinations, create some beautiful homemade artworks and have a whole lot of fun along the way. To learn more about this funky art form, check out our blogs on fluid art: The Beginners Guide to Acrylic Pour and Fluid Art, How to Avoid Muddy Colours in Your Acrylic Pour and How to Achieve a Resin Gloss Finish Without Resin. 

MONT MARTE SATIN ACRYLIC PAINT 

These premium Satin Acrylics come in a 75ml tube and have a silky-smooth texture and rich pigments that give you endless colour mixing possibilities. These artist-quality paints also feature a very good lightfast rating to keep your artworks looking their best for a lifetime. Satin Acrylics have a lightfast rating of 6 or above (equivalent to ASTM2). This means that under museum lighting conditions, the pigment will remain unchanged for 50-100 years. They have strong colour intensity, great coverage and a semi-matte finish with a smooth, medium viscosity consistency. These paints can also be diluted with water or acrylic mediums for glazing or watercolour techniques. They are also easily cleaned up with warm soapy water while the paint is wet. 

MONT MARTE GLITTER PAINT 

Let your artwork sparkle with these Mont Marte Glitter paints! The high glitter content makes these paints fun and stunning to use either alone on non-porous materials or layered over existing artwork to add highlights and brilliance. Use on paper or posterboard, decorate frames, lamps or candles for extra fun, and easily clean up any mess while wet with soap and water.

MONT MARTE METALLIC PAINT

Mont Martes Metallic paints are fantastic for making any project shine and come in a variety of sets. 

Mont Marte Metallic Acrylic Paint Intro Set 8pc x 18ml

This set of 8 beautiful colours features a luxurious metallic sheen and is suitable for a range of surfaces such as canvas, card and wood. You'll love the smooth consistency and eye-catching finish of these metallic acrylic paints. They also offer good coverage and dry quickly, making them suitable for use at home or in the classroom. Quick-drying with an opaque, metallic finish. 

Mont Marte Signature Paint Set - Metallic Acrylic Paint 24pc x 36ml

Create shimmering arts and crafts with this set of metallic acrylic paints. It comes with 24 stunning colours that feature good coverage and a creamy texture, making them ideal for a range of creative projects. Quickly dries to a metallic finish, allowing you to layer paint quickly without muddying your colours. Easily clean up with warm soapy water while wet. Suitable for most surfaces including canvas, wood, air-dried clay, plaster, cardboard, paper, leather and some plastics. Available in a 24 and 36 piece set.

The Premium Paint Set - Metallic Acrylic Paint 8pc x 36ml, boasts an amazing range of metallic paints will make any project shine. These paints can be used on non-porous materials, and stand out even more by painting on a dark surface. These paints can also be used in an airbrush: Simply mix it with acrylic thinner until it is the consistency of milk. 

MONT MARTE FLURO PAINT 

Mont Marte Fluro Glow In The Dark Acrylic Paint Intro Set 8 x 18ml - Glows Under Black Light

The Mont Marte fluorescent paint is perfect for adding luminescent colours to your art and craft projects. This set features 8 bright colours in 18ml tubes that glow under black lights and have a smooth lustre on a range of non-porous surfaces such as canvas, card and wood. The smooth consistency and opaque of each fluorescent 18ml paint tube in this set offer a brilliant neon look. These quick-drying paints are perfect for creating bright artworks and craft projects at home or school, and are easily cleaned up with warm soapy water while the paint is wet. Also available in an 8pc x 36ml set.

Explore Mont Martes range of beautiful acrylic paints, choose your colours and start creating your very own acrylic paint masterpiece today!

Be sure to also check out these related blogs on  A Beginners Guide to Acrylic Painting, Acrylic Paint vs Oils vs Water Mixable Oils, How to Paint a Portrait in Acrylics, What’s the difference​ between different Brands of Acrylic Paint?, and Beginners guide to acrylic paint - Basic colour palette for more useful information.

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Happy painting!