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Beginner Acrylic Painting Tips & Techniques

Acrylic paint, when compared with other mediums like oil paint, is a fairly new addition to the world of painting. It has only been around since the 1950′s . It has been continually under development and refinement since that time. Just because acrylic paint has not been around as long as oils, does not make these paints less important or enjoyable.

Some of the wonderful benefits of using acrylic paints are their versatility, permanence and ease of use. These paints can be applied thickly as an impasto or in thin washes similar to watercolor. Acrylic paint does not yellow or harden with age like oils.

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Acrylic Paints Can be Diluted With Water

Acrylic paint comes in a tube, just like oil paint. However, since

acrylic paint is water-based meaning it dissolves in water instead of

oil-based meaning you need to dissolve it in oil or turpentine, it’s

much easier to clean up after. You can soak your brushes and clean your

hands in plain tap water, instead of smelly and flammable chemicals.

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