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Brea Reese Heavy Body Acrylic Paint Set - 12 Count Classic Colors

Brea Reese Heavy Body Acrylic Paint Set - 12 Count Classic Colors

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Blending, layering, and painting on canvas
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Product Overview

The Brea Reese Heavy Body Acrylic Paints set includes twelve 2 oz. tubes of professional-grade paint in classic colors like Yellow Light Hansa, Quinacridone Magenta, Naphthol Red Light, and Dioxazine Purple. These paints feature the highest viscosity formulation with a thick, buttery consistency and high pigment load that delivers rich, brilliant color. The heavy body texture retains brushstrokes and palette knife marks exceptionally well, making this set suitable for blending, layering, and working on various surfaces. Water-based and designed for realistic portraits, landscapes, or abstract work, these classic hues provide the foundation for mixing and creating saturated, permanent color.

  • Twelve 59ml (2 oz.) tubes in classic colors including yellows, reds, purples, and blues
  • Professional acrylic with highest viscosity and high pigment load for rich color intensity
  • Thick, buttery texture with superior texture retention compared to standard acrylics
  • Water-based formula works across painting techniques and surfaces
  • Heavy body consistency holds brushstrokes and palette knife application for layering and blending

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Care Notes

  • cleaning: Clean brushes and tools immediately after use with soap and water before paint dries. Dried acrylic paint requires specialized brush cleaners or solvents.
  • storage: Store tubes with caps tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep tubes upright or laying flat to prevent paint from drying in the cap threads.
  • material warnings: Acrylic paint is permanent once dry on fabric and porous surfaces. Protect work surfaces and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation when painting indoors for extended periods.

Use Cases

  • Professional artists building a foundational palette for studio work
  • Art students learning advanced painting techniques in college or university courses
  • Portrait painters needing high-pigment colors for realistic skin tones and blending
  • Landscape artists working on canvas or wood panels
  • Abstract painters creating textured, layered compositions
  • Mixed media artists incorporating heavy body acrylics into collage or assemblage work
  • Mural painters requiring durable, permanent color for large-scale projects
  • Experienced hobbyists transitioning from student-grade to professional materials

Age Suitability

  • minimum safe age: 12 years
  • ideal age range: Teens and adults
  • developmental fit: {"13+ years"=>"Suitable for teens and adults with developed fine motor control and artistic technique, particularly those pursuing advanced painting skills or professional art practice."}

Why It Works

  • primary benefit: High pigment load delivers intense, brilliant color that maintains vibrancy when mixed or layered, allowing artists to achieve professional results with fewer coats.
  • secondary benefit: Thick, buttery consistency holds brush strokes and palette knife marks, enabling textured impasto techniques and dimensional surface effects that remain visible after drying.

What Makes It Fun

  • Twelve pro-grade tubes pack bold, rich color that goes on thick and stays vibrant. Mix classic hues to create every shade you can imagine.

Why They'll Love It

  • * 12 vibrant tubes of thick, professional acrylic paint * Heavy body formula holds brush strokes and texture * Rich pigments create bold, gallery-worthy artwork
Customer Q&A

How many tubes are included and what size are they?

The set includes 12 tubes, each containing 2 oz. (59ml) of heavy body acrylic paint.

What colors are included in this set?

The set includes classic colors such as Yellow Light Hansa, Quinacridone Magenta, Naphthol Red Light, and Dioxazine Purple, among other essential hues for a versatile palette.

What is the consistency of these paints?

These paints have a thick, buttery, smooth texture with the highest viscosity among professional acrylics, offering exceptional texture retention for impasto and palette knife techniques.

Are these paints suitable for beginners?

These are professional-grade paints designed for experienced artists, art students, and serious hobbyists who require high pigment load and advanced working properties.

What surfaces can these paints be used on?

These heavy body acrylics work on canvas, wood panels, paper, and other porous surfaces, creating permanent color once dry.

Can these paints be thinned or used for glazing?

While formulated as heavy body paints for thick application, they can be thinned with water or acrylic mediums for blending, layering, and glazing techniques.

How does the pigment quality compare to student-grade paints?

These professional-grade paints feature a high pigment load that produces richer, more brilliant colors than student-grade alternatives, with better coverage and color intensity.