Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint – Bronze Yellow  118 ml 

Beginner budgets, professional pedigree. Liquitex Basics delivers light-fast, artist-grade pigments in a medium-viscosity, satin-finish acrylic that behaves beautifully straight from the tube or thinned for glazes. From first brush-marks to serious underpainting, this AP-certified paint adapts to every studio, classroom and plein-air kit. Pick any of the 72 light-fast colours—each ready to mix with the entire Liquitex range and every technique you can throw at it (except dedicated pouring; see FAQ).

TL;DR – Student price, pro performance. Blend, layer, glaze and cover without blowing the art budget.

Key Features at a Glance

Medium viscosity – flows for brushing & glazing, yet stands up to palette-knife peaks.

Fine-art pigments & light-fast ratings – identical pigments to Liquitex Professional, just a lighter load. 

Satin surface – soft sheen with zero plasticky glare.

Range of opacities – transparent through opaque for layering or blocking-in.

AP-certified & non-toxic – safe for studios, classrooms and home art corners.

Multi-surface adhesion – canvas, paper, wood, metal, glass, mural walls.

Complete Your Setup

Liquitex Gloss Medium & Varnishes – extend Basics for crystal-clear glazes and seal finished pieces in one coat.

Liquitex Flow-Aid – a few drops give ink-smooth strokes for lettering and fine detail.

Mont Marte Premium Gesso 1 L – prime raw canvas, wood or paper so Basics grips and colours stay punchy.

Neef Stay-Wet Palette – keeps Basics workable for hours and cuts paint waste.

Liquitex Slow-Dri Gel – extends open time up to 40 % for wet-on-wet blending on warm studio days.

Why Artists Choose Basics

Budget-smart beginnings – master colour-mixing without fretting over every squeeze.

Dependable underpainting – block-in with Basics, finish with Heavy or Soft Body.

Palette-testing powerhouse – illustrators audition hues before committing to premium paint.

Classroom favourite – bright, light-fast colour that cleans up with water.

Mixed-media magnet – bonds to collage, gel-plate prints, fabric and found objects.

Watch It in Action

Pro Tips for Best Results

Dilute up to 30 % with water for velvety washes while preserving adhesion.

Mix 1 : 1 with Gloss Medium for transparent glazing and colour-rich veils.

Add a drop of Flow-Aid for razor-sharp lines and calligraphy.

Varnish with Solu-var after a 72-hour cure for UV armour.

FAQs

What is Liquitex Basics Acrylic used for?

Liquitex Basics Acrylic is used for underpainting, colour studies, glazing, sketching, mixed-media work and mural applications where reliable colour and value matter more than maximum pigment load.

What is the difference between Liquitex and Liquitex Basics?

Both ranges share the same archival acrylic binder and light-fast artist pigments. Liquitex Basics contains a lighter pigment concentration and a medium body, making it more economical and slightly more fluid than Liquitex Professional.

Can you mix Liquitex Basics with Liquitex Professional paints and mediums?

Yes. All Liquitex acrylic paints and mediums are fully inter-mixable.

Are Liquitex Basics student grade?

Liquitex Basics is classified as a high student/entry-artist grade paint: AP-certified, light-fast and archival, yet formulated with a lighter pigment load to keep the price accessible.

Is Liquitex Basics non-toxic?

Yes. Every colour in the Basics range carries the AP safety seal and is formulated without heavy-metal pigments.

Is Liquitex Basics suitable for acrylic pouring?

Liquitex Basics Acrylic is not recommended for dedicated pouring techniques; for best cell structure and flow use Liquitex Professional Soft Body or Acrylic Ink combined with Liquitex Pouring Medium.

How long does Liquitex Basics take to dry?

Thin layers dry touch-dry in 10–20 minutes; thicker films cure within 1–2 hours, depending on humidity and film thickness.

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Choose your hue from the 72-colour Liquitex Basics spectrum, add the essentials above, and tag #ArtShedOnline, we’ll cheer every brushstroke!