Acrylic paint is well-suited for detail, and is easy to use. Depending on the technique used by the artist, acrylic can produce results that are like oil or watercolour. Acrylics are water-based ...

Gouache paint is often called designers' gouache or opaque watercolour as it can be used like watercolour but is not transparent. It is opaque, dries quickly and produces a matt finish.