Or "Acrylic painting," is a process in which polymers or plastics are freely mixed with water and are water-resistant when dry. Water-based acrylic paints are used in latex paint, which a technical term for a suspension of polymer microparticles in water.
 |
Acrylics can be applied in thin layers or washes to create effects that resemble watercolors and other water-based mediums. Acrylics have the ability to bond to many different surfaces, and can be used on paper, canvas, and a range of other materials. Acrylic mediums may be used to modify their binding characteristics.
Acrylics have some advantages over oil paints. When applied properly, it does not tend to crack and tends to dry in a less complex manner, therefore has much less drying time.
| Quicklinks - Skip to a Topic of Interest | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | Materials | Get Started |
| Techniques | Resources | |
Overview
Includes the following.
Most manufacturers of acrylic emulsion also produce mediums, varnishes, thickeners, and retarders. The retarders allow artists to extend the rather fast drying time of acrylic paints without drastically changing their color.
The synthetic paint was first used in the 1940s, displaying some properties of both oil and watercolor.
|
| Raw Pigments |
