# Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint, Hooker’s Green Hue Permanent, 8.5 fl oz (250 ml) | Artist Grade, Non-Toxic **Brand:** Liquitex **SKU:** aks0033 **ASIN:** B07HQ2B6R9 **Canonical URL:** https://crowcrowcrow.com/p/liquitex-basics-acrylic-paint-250ml-8-5-oz-tube-hooker-green-hue-permanent/aks0033 **Subcategory:** Categories **Availability:** in_stock **Price (INR, all-inclusive):** ₹1,732 **Customer rating:** 4.60/5 from 168 ratings ## Description Liquitex BASICS Hooker’s Green Hue Permanent Acrylic Paint (8.5 fl oz / 250 ml) provides artist-quality pigments with medium viscosity. Ideal for beginners and professionals, it offers archival quality and is AP certified non-toxic. Imported for Indian artists, delivered in {{ccc_delivery_eta}}. ## Highlights - Artist-Quality Pigments — Features high-quality pigments for vibrant color and excellent lightfastness, ensuring your artwork remains true over time. - Generous 8.5 oz (250 ml) Tube — Provides ample paint for larger projects, underpainting, or extensive color exploration, offering great value for artists. - Medium Viscosity — Ideal for a range of techniques, from smooth blending to impasto applications, offering good control and coverage. - AP Certified Non-Toxic — Safe for use by artists of all ages, including students and educational settings, ensuring a healthy creative environment. ## Key features - BASICS IS FOR ALL – from those new to painting to experienced artists. Ideal if you’re a beginner or on a budget. Perfect for underpainting or sketching if you’re a serious artist and for color scoping and exploration if you’re a creative professional. - HIGHEST QUALITY PIGMENTS – All Liquitex paints use the highest quality pigments and rigorous manufacturing process. With BASICS, the only difference is a lower concentration of pigment than our professional paints. - ECONOMICAL AND INTERMIXABLE – Push your budget harder with BASICS. Use on their own or combine together with professional materials. Perfect for everyday use, for sketching out preliminary ideas, or for underpainting your final paint application - ARCHIVAL QUALITY – As with all Liquitex paints, the pigments have passed extensive tests for lightfastness. Your work will have the greatest archival permanence possible, withstanding color shifting or fading to stay vibrant and true. - SAFE - BASICS acrylics are safe for you to use. All colors hold the Approved Product seal from the Art and Creative Materials Institute and are ideal for studio and educational use. ## Why choose this product - Professional Quality, Accessible Price — Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint brings professional-grade quality to Indian artists without the premium price tag. This Hooker’s Green Hue Permanent shade offers excellent lightfastness and archival permanence, ensuring your creations endure. Unlike some budget paints that compromise on pigment quality or safety, BASICS uses high-quality pigments and is AP certified non-toxic. Its medium viscosity is versatile for various techniques, from smooth washes to textured applications. Imported directly from authorized US retailers, it guarantees authenticity and superior performance for both aspiring and experienced artists in India. - Who Should Use & Who Should Skip — Perfect for art students, beginners, hobbyists, and professional artists looking for economical yet high-quality acrylics for everyday use, underpainting, sketching, or color exploration. Ideal for projects on canvas and paper. Skip if you require extremely heavy body consistency for thick impasto work or need paints with the highest possible pigment load found in professional artist lines. Also, consider specialized paints if extreme outdoor durability or specific material adhesion beyond canvas and paper is needed. ## How to use 1. Ensure your canvas or paper is clean, dry, and properly primed for optimal paint adhesion and color vibrancy. Apply a primer or gesso if needed. — Prepare Your Surface 2. Squeeze the desired amount of Hooker’s Green Hue Permanent paint onto your palette. Use brushes, palette knives, or sponges to apply to your surface. Blend or layer as needed. — Apply the Paint 3. Let the paint dry completely. Clean your tools immediately with soap and water while the paint is still wet to prevent permanent adhesion. — Allow to Dry & Clean Up ## Product details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Pigment | Artist-quality pigments (Hooker's Green Hue Permanent) | | Viscosity | Medium | | Lightfastness | High (Archival Quality) | | Toxicity | AP Certified Non-Toxic | | Intermixability | Intermixable with all Liquitex paints and mediums | | Recommended Surfaces | Canvas, Paper | | Application Method | Brushes, palette knives | | Drying Time | Dries to touch in minutes, fully cures over days | | Cleanup | Clean tools with soap and water while wet | | Cost per use | 8.45 fl oz tube at ~10ml/project = ~25 uses: {{ccc_price_per_unit:25:ml}} | | Shelf life after opening | 12 months (typical for acrylics) | | Contraindications | Not recommended for heavy impasto without mediums; not waterproof when dry; not for direct food contact. | | Allergens / common irritants | None listed | | Brand | Liquitex | | Model Name | BASICS | | Color | Hooker’s Green Hue Permanent | | Paint Type | Acrylic | | Finish Type | Satin | | Item Form | Liquid | | Container Type | Tube | | Volume | 8.45 fl oz (250 ml) | | Item Weight | 0.29 kg (approx. 10 oz) | | Dimensions | 3.03 x 1.97 x 8.47 inches (7.7 x 5 x 21.5 cm) | | Country of Origin | Not stated by manufacturer — US retail version, sourced from authorized US retailers | | Coverage | Excellent coverage | ## Attributes - **Item form:** Liquid ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Liquitex BASICS Hooker’s Green Hue Permanent paint safe for children in India? Yes, Liquitex BASICS acrylics are safe for use and hold the Approved Product seal from the Art and Creative Materials Institute (ACMI). This means they are AP certified non-toxic, making them ideal for studio and educational use in India. ### What surfaces can I use this Liquitex BASICS acrylic paint on? This acrylic paint is recommended for use on paper and canvas. It provides excellent coverage and can be used for underpainting, sketching, and general art applications on these surfaces. ### How does Liquitex BASICS compare to professional artist paints? Liquitex BASICS uses the highest quality pigments and rigorous manufacturing, similar to professional lines. The primary difference is a lower concentration of pigment, making it more economical while retaining archival quality and intermixability with professional Liquitex paints. ### Is this Hooker’s Green Hue Permanent paint archival quality? Yes, as with all Liquitex paints, the pigments have passed extensive tests for lightfastness. Your work will have the greatest archival permanence possible, withstanding color shifting or fading to stay vibrant and true. ### Can I get authentic Liquitex BASICS paint in India? Yes, crowcrowcrow imports authentic Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint directly from authorized US retailers. All customs duties and GST are included in the listed price, with delivery via ExpressBox tracked shipping to your Indian pincode within {{ccc_delivery_eta}}. ## Compliance AP Certified Non-Toxic by ACMI. Archival quality, fade-resistant pigments. Water-resistant when dry. Recommended for use on canvas and paper. Not for direct food contact. 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