Instead of using a wood palette, one made of Plexiglas or glass allows you to easily peel off any excess paint that dries on the palette. You can also use a disposable paper palette for easy cleanup. There is a dark side to acrylics. If acrylics dry on a brush, you will probably need to replace the brush, as it will be almost impossible to remove the dried paint. Acrylics will adhere more strongly to natural fibers, making natural fiber brushes harder to clean.
Temperature can also be a problem.
The colder it gets, the more brittle acrylics become, and you should never roll, unroll or bend an acrylic painting when it is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Also, don't store tubes or jars of acrylics at temperatures below 35 degrees Fahrenheit. So give acrylics a try.