- Is this set enough to start painting?
- It covers the basics for sketches and small studies, but six tubes limit your mixes. Most beginners add a red, a blue and a yellow single tube early on.
- How does System 3 compare with artist-grade acrylics?
- System 3 is a student line: fewer pigments per tube and a narrower lightfastness range than the brand's artist acrylics. It is easier to handle and more forgiving for practice.
- Can I thin it with water?
- Yes. It is water-based and thins with water, though too much water weakens the binder and dulls the finish. A medium keeps the film stronger.
- What surfaces does it work on?
- Canvas, canvas board, paper, wood and primed board all take it well. Unprimed paper may buckle from the water content.
- Does it mix with other acrylic brands?
- Yes, acrylics of the same water-based type mix together. Test a small amount first, since drying times and finishes vary between brands.
- Where is the Daler Rowney System 3 Acrylic Paint Set of 6 cheapest?
- At Staples, for $50.59, as of our latest check.