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ACRYLIC PAINTS

ACRYLIC PAINTS. The History. Acrylic paint is a newcomer to the art world. While oil paints have been around for centuries, acrylics have only been around for decades. Advantages. Flexibility Water based Non toxic Stable colors. Artists.

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ACRYLIC PAINTS

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  1. ACRYLICPAINTS

  2. The History • Acrylic paint is a newcomer to the art world. While oil paints have been around for centuries, acrylics have only been around for decades.

  3. Advantages • Flexibility • Water based • Non toxic • Stable colors

  4. Artists Frank StellaAbra Variation I, 1969. Fluorescent alkyd on canvas

  5. David Hockney A Bigger Splash, 1967. Acrylic on canvas

  6. Big Self-Portrait, Acrylic on Canvas, Chuck Close, 1967-68

  7. The Material • Opaque- Acrylics can be used opaquely by building up layers or applied thickly. • Transparent- Acrylics can be used transparently when mixed with water. Side note- Acrylic paint dries darker than it appears wet!

  8. It is plastic so when it dries it takes on a tough and malleable quality. It can be extruded, knotted, or even sculpted. Sadie, Acrylic on canvas, 2009 Side note- Acrylic paint also works like a glue. Try it as a glue on your next collage.

  9. This also means that if you do not properly wash out your brushes the acrylic paint will dry and brush bristles will harden, ruining them! Side note- Brush prices range from a couple dollars to over $100 each!

  10. Brushes • Small round sable • Larger round • Flat soft hair • Filbert bristle • Round bristle • Flat bristle • Sable wash • General Purpose An Introduction to Art Techniques

  11. Additives/Mediums • You can purchase a variety of additives to mix into acrylic paint. These additives do things such as • Add texture • Slow drying • Function with fabric • Iridescent Tinting • Etc Image by Carol Nelson

  12. Traditional Supports Plywood Hardboard Chipboard Paper Canvas Board Stretched Canvas

  13. Non-Traditional

  14. Beyond the Classroom • How will you take this basic information about acrylic paints beyond the classroom? (let’s review)

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