Q&A

What is an acrylic painting?

Acrylic paint is a fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic paints are water-soluble, but become water-resistant when dry

What kind of paint to use on a canvas?

In the painting world, it's usually stretched on a wooden frame. You can purchase pre-stretched canvases, or stretch your own. Canvas is a wonderful surface for painting with acrylic and oil paint, as it is sturdy, lightweight, and affordable. When treated with gesso, it is also archival.

What is a heavy body acrylic paint?

Liquitex Heavy Body Artist Acrylic Colors are professional-quality acrylics that have an exceptionally smooth, thick, buttery consistency, ideal for traditional art techniques that employ brushes and painting knives, as well as experimental, mixed-media, collage, and printmaking applications.