Paints in English

Common Types of Paint

• Acrylic paint – Fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer.
• Oil paint – Slow-drying paint made from pigments and oil (usually linseed).
• Watercolor – Transparent paint using water-soluble pigments.
• Gouache – Opaque water-based paint with a matte finish.
• Spray paint – Paint applied through an aerosol can.

Basic Color Names

1. Red
2. Blue
3. Yellow
4. Green
5. Orange
6. Purple
7. Pink
8. Brown
9. Black
10. White

Painting Tools & Equipment

• Brush
• Easel
• Palette
• Canvas
• Roller
• Drop cloth
• Paint thinner
• Turpentine (for oil paints)

Useful Phrases

• "Let the paint dry."
• "Mix the colors on your palette."
• "This wall needs a fresh coat of paint."
• "I’m painting a landscape."
• "The paint is peeling off the wall."