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TIPS ON ACRYLIC PAINTINGAcrylic paints, a modern medium which came into general use in the 1960s, have become very popular due to their extreme versatility. They are made from pigment, water and an acrylic binder, which forms a hard, clear film as the water evaporates. It is this transparent film, reflecting light from the pigment inside it, that gives acrylic colour its brilliance.
Acrylics dry very quickly, avoiding a tedious delay before painting further layers. The film is more flexible than that of other media and is unlikely to crack. Acrylics are resistant to water once dry, which means they can be overpainted without disturbing the previous colour. This means that colour cannot be dissolved with a damp brush as it can with watercolour. To thin the colour, simply add water, or a Winsor and Newton acrylic medium.
Acrylics become darker in tone as they dry, rather than lighter as with watercolour, so remember to allow for this effect when mixing your colours. You can mix them with water and use them rather like watercolour, or you can use them straight from the tube as if they were oil paints. Do not think that they are just a pale imitation of these other media, though - they are a fascinating medium in their own right and are used by many professional artists in a variety of ways.
ACRYLIC "OIL PAINTING" TECHNIQUE:
When used straight from the tube, acrylics have a consistency very similar to that of oils. Like oils, they retain the impression of the brush or knife, allowing you to create a considerable variety of surface or textural effects.
Comparison with oils:
1. Acrylics dry rapidly; it is usually possible to overpaint within an hour.
2. Even when dry, acrylics stay remarkably flexible, which means they can be painted on to most non-shiny, non-greasy grounds without cracking or splitting. The colour can be built up into thick layers and, provided that you are careful, the painting can even be rolled up when it has dried.
3. Acrylics do not require a coating of size before being applied to paper, cotton, linen or wood, as oil paints do.
4. Because they are water-thinnable until dry, acrylics can be removed from brushes and palettes simply with soap and water. Be thorough about it, or paint can build up at the base of the hairs or bristles and cause damage.
5. Acrylics are weather-resistant (making them ideal for murals), and they retain their brilliance with age.
ACRYLIC "WATERCOLOR" TECHNIQUE:
By thinning acrylics with a small quantity of water and acrylic medium, a paint that can be used like transparent watercolour is produced. Alternatively, an additive such as Winsor & Newton Acrylic Flow Improver will give acrylics the consistency of watercolours while maintaining strength of colour.
Comparison with watercolours
1. Since acrylics are water-resistant when dry, they can be overpainted without disturbing previous colour.
2. For the same reason, there is no need to frame an acrylic painting behind glass. For additional protection, it is advisable to use Winsor & Newton Acrylic Varnish, which can be removed if necessary when the surface becomes soiled.
When using acrylics, always remember to clean your palette after painting to avoid a build-up of dry colour.
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