While I'm certainly no expert, I use Createx quite a bit but I would not recommend a relatively new air-brusher to use it. I used Tamiya acrylic for the first time (my Buddy Zippy sent me a couple bottles for me to try since he likes it a lot) and my first experience was positive. Another alternative is craft acrylics, Hobby Lobby my go to place to buy them. A lot of color choices, flat, glossy and metallics.