Imagine paints are like different types of ice cream. Each one has its own texture, flavor, and special way it works.

• Acrylic Paint – This is like smooth, fast-melting ice cream. It dries quickly and becomes kind of like plastic. You can mix it with water to make it thinner or use it thick for bold, bright colors. It works on almost anything—paper, wood, canvas—you name it!
• Watercolor Paint – Think of this as flavored ice in water. It’s super light and spreads easily with water. Watercolors work best on special paper and create soft, dreamy effects.
• Oil Paint – This is like sticky, slow-melting ice cream. It takes forever to dry (sometimes days!), but it lets artists make super rich, detailed paintings. Many famous paintings in museums were made with oil paint.
• Gouache Paint – This is a mix between acrylic and watercolor, like thick pudding! It looks soft like watercolors but can be layered like acrylics.
• Tempera Paint – This is like whipped cream—bright, fun, and often used in schools for painting projects. It dries fast, but it’s not as strong as acrylic.
• Spray Paint – Like a milkshake in a spray bottle! You can spray it instead of brushing, and it works best on big surfaces like walls or furniture.