How to paint with acrylics

Easy acrylic painting ideas for beginners

Whether on a large or small canvas, in a realistic, abstract or graphic style: We show you how to use acrylic paint to create any idea imaginable in your creative leisure time. In our step-by-step instructions you will find inspiration and tips & techniques for your creative journey. Take a moment to discover the simplicity of edding Acrylics.

Pebble painting

Pebble painting

Be inspired by the colours of nature

Pebble painting is a trending pastime that’s popular with young and old alike. If you love colours and shades typically found in the natural…

A new look for “old masters”

A new look for “old masters”

A fresh take on old paintings

Old paintings are far too precious to throw away. With a few creative ideas and the right markers, you can easily give them a fresh lease of…

Canvas creations in pastel shades

Canvas creations in pastel shades

Design your own mini works of art

Thanks to edding acrylic markers, you can easily create your own decorative artwork for your walls and shelves. These practical markers are…

Shelf decorated with love

Shelf decorated with love

Make children’s dreams come true

Transform this ordinary wooden shelf unit using edding permanent spray and acrylic markers in pastel shades and make it the highlight of any…

Create your own concrete look

Create your own concrete look

Unique upcycled bedside table

In this project, we show you how to transform two old plant pots into a unique and stylish bedside table. A large round dish makes a…

Earth Day

Earth Day

A little better every day

Earth Day is an international day of environmental action celebrated each year on 22nd April. Sustainability events and campaigns are held…

Designs in natural tones

Designs in natural tones

Record baby's first milestones with these creative keepsakes

The first year of your baby's life is special. So much happens in those first few months, so it's nice to have a creative way of remembering…

Discover the joy of manga drawing

Discover the joy of manga drawing

Create impressive manga characters with ease

The Manga creative set makes manga drawing easy. The set contains everything you need to get started, including acrylic markers and a black…

Name plaque for your best friend

Name plaque for your best friend

DIY idea for dog lovers

If you want to create something for you and your four-legged friend to enjoy, why not design your dog a decorative name plaque to hang above…

Easy-peasy season’s greetings

Easy-peasy season’s greetings

Creatively designed Christmas cards

It’s not just close family members who enjoy receiving a handmade card - friends and relatives love them, too. In fact, a homemade card will…

Sprig of mistletoe in soft beige

Sprig of mistletoe in soft beige

Design ceramic decorations for the Christmas tree

These stylish ceramic decorations - designed with the help of acrylic markers - show that mistletoe doesn’t always have to feature its…

Design your own marine idyll

Design your own marine idyll

Memories of the beach and the sea

One look at this decorative idea will instantly evoke memories of the beach and the deep blue sea. Individually decorated pebbles have been…

Create your own manga

Create your own manga

Learn to draw expressive mangas

Do you fancy being able to draw manga or anime characters? It’s really not that difficult, and we’ve got step-by-step instructions for you…

Ideas for manga

Ideas for manga

Draw comics, Japanese-style

Manga drawings have their origins in Japan and are becoming increasingly popular in other countries, too. The characters’ distinctive facial…

Box with an individual design

Box with an individual design

Transform a plain wooden box into a mini decorative ornament

If you’re someone who likes to give your home a uniquely individual style, you’re best grabbing the right tools and adding your own DIY…

Mini chest of drawers, DIY-style!

Mini chest of drawers, DIY-style!

Transform this mini chest of drawers into a real eye-catcher

Objects made from untreated wood can be given a wonderfully unique design using our acrylic markers, so much so that they’ll blend in…

Home decorating ideas without limits

Home decorating ideas without limits

Unique, handmade designs

You don’t need to buy expensive designer pieces to create a stylish home. It’s easy to turn your DIY ideas into reality with total ease…

A creative gift idea

A creative gift idea

Lovingly decorated stones say more than a thousand words

If you’re in search of a creative gift idea, then maybe we’ve got the perfect inspiration for you! Individually decorated pebbles make…

Salt dough stars

Salt dough stars

A beautiful decorative idea for Christmas

Many of us will remember making salt dough models as a child - a real craft classic that never seems to go out of fashion. Salt dough is…

Simple table decorations

Simple table decorations

Napkin rings with a unique design

Wooden napkin rings, a pretty ribbon, fabric serviettes, paper and acrylic markers – these are our ingredients for a unique, easy-to-make…

Design your own pinboard

Design your own pinboard

Turn a plain pinboard into a unique, eye-catching accessory

Pinboards are an extremely practical way of providing an at-a-glance view of appointments, shopping lists, timetables and much more. Sadly,…

Bring on autumn

Bring on autumn

Acorns in imaginative colours

You can create exciting effects using acrylic 3D double liners – as this image in vibrant colours demonstrates. The markers come in tube…

Unique ornaments for your windowsill

Unique ornaments for your windowsill

Homemade designer objects

It’s obvious that these containers are not off the peg. Thanks to their unusual design and subtle colouring, they are bound to impress. The…

Precious-looking stones

Precious-looking stones

Pebbles transformed into good-luck charms

In this Idea, we show you how to transform ordinary pebbles into completely unique lucky charms. The acrylic markers are just the right…

Inspired by nature

Inspired by nature

Gift-wrap idea using wood slices

If you want to wrap your presents to make them look really striking, we’ve got a highly decorative idea for you! We’ve used smooth wood…

From white to bright!

From white to bright!

It's easy to become an artist

Get painting wherever you want – with edding acrylic markers and our handy acrylic painting pad it’s an absolute cinch! No matter whether…

Wood slices with striking designs

Wood slices with striking designs

Add summer motifs to your DIY coasters

There are so many wonderful decorative ideas for wood slices. Take these coasters, for instance. Our acrylic markers are just the thing for…

To the coast or the mountains?

To the coast or the mountains?

Dream destinations in a postcard format

When it comes to planning a holiday, the key question is often whether to head for the mountains or go to the coast – potentially resulting…

It's the season for colour!

It's the season for colour!

Colourful flowerpots to brighten up your garden

We're kicking off the most beautiful time of the year in a blaze of colour by decorating these vibrant terracotta plant pots. Available in a…

Pebble painting fun

Pebble painting fun

Decorating pebbles: mini moments of joy in your day-to-day life

Pebble painting has become really popular recently. More and more people are discovering the thrill of collecting pebbles and decorating…

Collage in dazzling colours

Collage in dazzling colours

Getting creative with others is even more fun

If you’re designing with edding permanent spray in neon colours, you’re guaranteed to have fun! Enjoy life in its most glorious of colours…

Highlights for your walls

Highlights for your walls

Mix and match wall pictures – easy and effective

It's easier than you think to create striking pictures with a real wow factor. In our example, we applied a base coat of edding permanent…

Mini world tour

Mini world tour

The world's diversity in a picture

Fancy a quick trip around the world? You won't even need to step onto an aircraft to experience it! That's because we're talking about a…

Design Polaroid cards

Design Polaroid cards

Design Polaroid cards

Polaroid photos are making a big comeback and are hugely popular right now. And not just photos – the latest craze also includes…

One Line Artworks

One Line Artworks

Abstract motifs using line art

Right now, drawings and pictures created using the one line art technique are really popular. The designs are drawn or painted in a single…

Card idea for the best mum

Card idea for the best mum

Lettering with acrylic markers

With edding acrylic markers, you can not only paint incredibly colourful pictures, you can also design neat-looking cards using hand…

Paint a colourful umbrella

Paint a colourful umbrella

Vibrant colours to chase away the rainclouds

edding's 3D double liners can be used to create amazing effects, as the vivid colours in this picture show. Shaped like a tube, the markers…

Mountain landscape

Mountain landscape

Create stunning effects with the 3D double liner

The best way to paint this beautiful mountain landscape in the evening sun is to use edding 3D double liners. These tube-shaped markers have…

Romantic couple on canvas

Romantic couple on canvas

A portrait of your loved ones

This beautiful portrayal of a loving couple would make a wonderful gift for a bride and groom – or a decorative motif to display on your own…

Intricate art on dark canvas

Intricate art on dark canvas

Artistic mandala showpiece

Set against black canvas, this piece of art will add a real touch of glamour to your home. The gleaming metallic colours combined with…

Portrait painting in neon colours

Portrait painting in neon colours

Artistic portraits of your loved ones

If you love vibrant colours and high-contrast artwork, this portrait idea could be just the thing for you! We’ll show you a no-nonsense way…

Landscape in abstract colours

Landscape in abstract colours

Create amazing landscapes with acrylics

Landscapes are one of the most common subjects you can create with acrylic paint. We’ve got a number of valuable tips on how to paint an…

Design a cityscape using acrylics

Design a cityscape using acrylics

How to paint your favourite city scene on canvas

We’d like to show you how even urban city art can be portrayed on canvas in the most gorgeous colours. The edding range of acrylic markers…

Feather with watercolour effect

Feather with watercolour effect

Painting with acrylic markers - it couldn't be easier!

To paint this beautiful, brightly-coloured motif you'll need our medium edding acrylic markers. These are available in a handy set of 5…

Lion portrait

Lion portrait

Get painting – wherever, whenever and however you like!

For anyone who fancies having a go at painting with acrylics, edding offers a wide range of acrylic markers in a variety of nib widths –…

Grapefruit in vibrant colours

Grapefruit in vibrant colours

Acrylic painting with impressive 3D effects

Here's a juicy grapefruit that really does look good enough to eat! Painted in vivid colours, this fabulous work of art came about with the…

Romantic tree motif in pastels

Romantic tree motif in pastels

Acrylic painting with a watercolour effect

We're excited to show you this beautiful image of a tree, as it illustrates how you can combine permanent spray paint and acrylic markers to…

Paint your own deer canvas

Paint your own deer canvas

You, too, can be an artist!

edding offers a wide range of acrylic paints for hobby painters and anyone who fancies having a go at acrylic painting. No more fiddling…

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