Deck the Halls Christmas Sale

Acrylic Paint Sets and Gifts for Christmas

Acrylic is the do-anything paint. Canvas, wood, rocks, sneakers, murals, that old chair in the garage. Shop acrylic paint sets and premium acrylic ranges on sale for Christmas, from bright starter sets to heavy body colours that hold every brushstroke.

Fast drying, water based and easy to clean up, it is the perfect gift for beginners, kids, teens and working artists alike.

Acrylic Sets Heavy Body Fluid Acrylic Metallics Beginner Friendly

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*Up to 70% off selected products across the Deck the Halls sale. While stocks last, exclusions may apply.

 

The Art Shed Christmas acrylic paint sale covers acrylic paint sets, individual colours and premium artist ranges from trusted brands, with Deck the Halls savings on selected lines and fast delivery Australia wide. Acrylic is the most versatile and beginner friendly paint there is, which makes it one of the easiest art gifts to get right.

How to Choose an Acrylic Paint Gift

  • Beginners and kids. A starter set of 12 to 24 tubes. Bright, affordable and ready to go with a few brushes and a canvas.
  • Teens and creatives. Metallics, neons and fluid acrylics for pouring, customising and bold bedroom wall art.
  • Serious painters. Artist quality heavy body acrylic with a high pigment load, or a big jar of the colour they always run out of.
  • Heavy body or fluid? Heavy body holds texture and brush marks. Fluid acrylic flows smoothly for glazing, pouring and fine detail.

★ Art Shed Staff Tip

Acrylic dries fast, which is great right up until it dries on the palette. Gift a stay-wet palette or a little spray bottle with the paint and you have basically given them extra painting time.

Shop acrylic paint from brands including Mont Marte, Amsterdam and Winsor & Newton.

Why buy from Art Shed?

Family owned and artist run. Named Best Online Art Supplies Retailer Australia 2026 and backed by 15,000+ five star reviews. Genuine stock from authorised Australian suppliers, fast delivery Australia wide, and stores in Moorabbin and West End.

 

Questions About Acrylic Paint

What is the best acrylic paint set for beginners?

A set of 12 to 24 tubes in a balanced range of colours, including a larger white, is the best place to start. Mont Marte and Amsterdam starter sets are bright, affordable and easy to mix, and pair perfectly with a brush set and a few canvases.

What is the difference between student and artist acrylic paint?

Artist acrylic has a higher pigment concentration, giving stronger colour, better coverage and better lightfastness. Student acrylic uses less pigment and is more affordable, which is ideal for practice, big projects and beginners.

Can acrylic paint be used on things other than canvas?

Yes. Acrylic sticks to paper, card, wood, stone, fabric with a fabric medium, and most primed surfaces. Seal outdoor or high use pieces with a varnish to protect them.

Is acrylic paint suitable for kids?

Water based acrylics are widely used by children with supervision, but always check the age guidance on the pack. For younger children, washable kids paints are much kinder to clothes and furniture.

Where can I buy acrylic paint in Australia?

Art Shed Online is a family owned, artist run Australian art supplies retailer that ships acrylic paint sets and artist ranges Australia wide, with stores in Moorabbin in Melbourne and West End in Brisbane. Everything is genuine stock from authorised Australian suppliers, never grey imports.