A big thank you to Leafy Cheung at Artmate for allowing me to test these paints!  If you’re looking for shimmer and shine in your work, Mont Marte’s metallic acrylics are a great choice, with something for everyone from beginners to experienced artists.

Overall Impressions

These paints have a consistently smooth texture, regardless of thickness, and can all be thinned with water for layering. Whether you’re just starting or are an experienced painter looking to add metallics to your toolkit, Mont Marte has options worth exploring. Ultimately, your choice will depend on the coverage and finish you’re aiming for.

 Discovery Range

• Targeted for beginner painters
• A step up in quality compared to other tub-style paints I’ve used
• A solid entry point into metallics

Metallic Acrylic Colour – Signature Set

• Great price point
• Impressive pigment quality
• Good coverage and color intensity
• Fast drying with a classic metallic finish
• I especially like that this set goes beyond the standard gold, silver, and bronze—you get a more expansive color palette
• I’ll be using some of these shades (thinned with water) for the underpainting of a rusty old blue truck I’m currently working on

Gold & Silver Acrylic Paint Set – Signature

• Also budget-friendly
• Strong coverage and color intensity
• Slightly thicker consistency than the general Metallic Acrylic Colour set
• Although metallic, it has a subtle matte finish—the difference is more noticeable when side by side (see photos for comparison)

Metallic Acrylic Paint – Premium

• Ideal for artists, designers, illustrators, and art students
• Rich pigments, reflective finish, excellent coverage
• Takes a little longer to dry—I used a blow dryer to speed things up
• Significantly thicker consistency, which makes it feel more substantial when applying

Artiste Range

• I did not test this one, but it’s Mont Marte’s top-tier metallic paint line—definitely on my radar for the future!

I use metallic acrylics primarily for underpainting rusty vintage vehicles—the shimmer peeks through and adds depth when I layer pastels on top. I’ll be using these new paints for the blue truck I’m currently working on.  If you’re looking to expand your toolkit with metallics, Mont Marte’s range offers great value and versatility. Whether you’re experimenting with effects or aiming for professional finishes, these paints are a worthy addition to your studio.