I think that most people use regular acrylics, like you can find easily at craft stores.  Cheap, non-toxic, water cleanup, you can mix the colors if the wide range they come in aren't what you want.  And you can seal acrylics with practically any kind of clear sealer.

I just looked at Lori Mitchell's work (very nice!) and I am suspecting that is what she uses.

Tip:  Make sure your work is bone-dry before painting.  Then make sure it's bone dry again before you seal it, or you will find mold growing under the sealer.

Sue

I use regular "craft-paint" acrylics.  I even use these for airbrush work.  For sealer I use water-based polyurethane.  You could alos use latex paints (like those used to paint walls) but they are usually too expensive and in too large of a container for most projects.

Thanks, Jackie and Sebrink! I will check into it when I heads over to my local craft store.  It's wonderful to see that there will be a tutorial on paint type - it sure will be a plus for a beginners like me.  Thanks!