How much does acrylic painting cost?
A proper start · 3 things
That is buying your own. Trying it first costs about $40.
Acrylic painting cost at a glance
What it takes to try acrylic painting, what it costs to keep going, and what a first year adds up to. The kit above is what buying your own costs today.
- Trying it first$40The cheapest sensible way in, before you buy your own.
- Each month after$10Materials and fees as you keep going.
- First year$160The kit plus twelve months, for about 104 hours of acrylic painting.
Cost per hour
$2 an hour
A first year costs about $160 for roughly 104 hours. At $40 to start, acrylic painting costs more than 51% of the 396 hobbies we price.
What each thing is for
Everything you might buy for acrylic painting, what it is for, and which of our guides covers it.
- CanvasEssentialStretched canvas for finished work; canvas boards for studies and practice.Our pick: Best Canvas for Painting →
- Acrylic Paint SetEssential12-color heavy-body sets in the $30-60 bracket give beginners enough range to mix any common color without…Our pick: Best Beginner Acrylic Paint Set →
- EaselEssentialTabletop H-frame for indoor practice; field easel for plein-air; floor easel for serious studio work.Our pick: Best Easel for Beginners →
- Buy this firstCanvasStretched canvas for finished work; canvas boards for studies and practice.
- Ways to save
- Borrow first · Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
- Tick what you have · The kit above drops anything you already own out of its total.
- Read before the big one · Our gear guides pick one thing for most people, then a cheaper and a fancier option.
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Acrylic painting cost questions
How much does acrylic painting cost to start?
About $40, taking the cheapest sensible option for each thing you need.
How much does acrylic painting cost each month?
About $10 a month once you're going, for classes, fees or materials.
Is acrylic painting an expensive hobby?
200 of the 396 hobbies we price cost less to start, and the middle one is $30. With about $10 a month on top, a first year is about $160, which makes acrylic painting cheaper than most.
What should I buy first for acrylic painting?
Our guides to acrylic painting gear pick one thing for most people, then a cheaper and a fancier option, with what each is for.