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What some of the cheaper brands fall short on is pigmentation and consistency. Like, you buy paint from a supermarket and end up needing three coats when it should be two. I tested a lot of stuff when I started out and I think it's worth investing a bit more in a brand that works well right from the first go. Artistic is decent enough, but if you can swing it, Acrilex Premium or even Corfix give you way more confidence. The price isn't crazy and you get a lot more out of it.
Another thing that nobody really talks about much is flow. Acrylic paint for beginners needs to be easy to apply, you know - not so thick that you're struggling to spread it, but not so runny that it drips everywhere. Test it out in small amounts first if you can. If you're gonna paint on canvas, basic colors (red, yellow, blue, black, and white) pretty much cover everything you're gonna need. Don't fall for that "you need 50 colors" thing. You save paint, you save money, and you actually learn more by mixing colors anyway.
To start out, look for acrylic paint that's versatile and not too expensive. Brands like Acrilex, Artístico, or even the ones from big stores like Leroy Merlin have good options for beginners. The important thing is that it's real acrylic, not those super cheap paints that dry weird or don't cover well. Test it first with a color or two just to get a feel for how it works before you invest in a whole palette.
The thickness of the paint matters too. At first it's better to avoid ones that are too thin or too thick - go for something in the middle that's easy to dilute with water if you need to. Grab a good brush or two as well, because good paint on a cheap brush ruins the whole experience. And let it dry between layers - acrylic dries fast but it's not instant.
One important thing is having a decent spot to paint in, with decent lighting and where it doesn't matter if you make a mess. Dig up some old containers or stuff you don't use anymore to mix colors in, some newspaper to protect surfaces and you're good. Start with simple subjects - don't try a full portrait right off the bat, do some basic shapes, learn how the paint behaves and then move on to more complex stuff.
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