Liquitex
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is Liquitex Made in USA?Est. 1955
Liquitex has been manufacturing products in Piscataway, NJ since 1955. We carry 10 verified American-made Liquitex products.
Heritage and History
Liquitex made history in 1955 when Henry Levinson, president of Permanent Pigments in Cincinnati, Ohio, introduced the first commercially available water-based acrylic artist paint. The invention changed studio art practice fundamentally — acrylics dried faster than oils, cleaned up with water, and could be used on surfaces that would not accept oil paint, opening new possibilities for artists working in all scales.
The name Liquitex was created by combining liquid and texture, describing the fundamental characteristic of the new medium. Professional artists including Andy Warhol, David Hockney, and Jasper Johns adopted acrylics early in their development, and the medium has become the most widely used artist paint in the world. Liquitex, as the inventor, occupies a unique historical position in this story.
Made in the USA
Liquitex manufactures acrylic paints, mediums, and gessoes at US facilities, maintaining the quality standards that professional artists require for serious studio practice. Acrylic manufacturing involves precision colorant dispersion in acrylic polymer emulsions — the consistency of the dispersion directly affects the opacity, tinting strength, and color consistency that artists depend on.
For artists who want the original acrylic brand with American manufacturing heritage, Liquitex provides both professional-grade Heavy Body and Soft Body paints as well as the BASICS line for students. The range of mediums — gels, pastes, gloss and matte varnishes — gives painters the tools to modify acrylic's handling and finish characteristics for every technique from impasto to watercolor effects.
Quick Picks
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set 48 Colors 22ml Tubes
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Liquitex Professional Soft Body Acrylic 6-Color Set
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Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Acrylic Titanium White 2oz
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Liquitex Professional Acrylic Medium Matte Gel 32 oz
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Liquitex made in the USA?
Yes. Liquitex manufactures 10 verified products in Piscataway, NJ. Liquitex invented water-based acrylic paint for artists in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1955, creating the first commercially successful acrylic medium and establishing the foundation for the acrylic revolution that transformed studio art practice worldwide.
Where is Liquitex manufactured?
Liquitex is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ. Manufacturing takes place in Piscataway, NJ.
What Liquitex products can I buy?
We carry 10 verified Liquitex products across Arts & Crafts. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Liquitex founded?
Liquitex was founded in 1955. Liquitex invented water-based acrylic paint for artists in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1955, creating the first commercially successful acrylic medium and establishing the foundation for the acrylic revolution that transformed studio art practice worldwide.
Does Liquitex ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Liquitex products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.