Acrylic paint is a fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic resin. Acrylic paints are water-soluble, but become insoluble when dry. This makes them ideal for painting on a variety of surfaces, including canvas, wood, metal, and plastic.
The easiest way to blend acrylic paint is with a brush designed specifically for blending. Blending brushes have soft, tapered bristles that help create a smooth transition between colors. When using a blending brush, start with small amounts of each color and gradually add more until you achieve the desired effect.
To blend colors together using a fan brush, start by loading the brush with one color of paint. Then lightly touch the tips of the bristles to another color and gently swirl the two colors together until they're evenly mixed. Finally, apply the blended colors to your surface in long strokes for a subtle gradient effect.