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Do you know the difference between acrylic paint and oil paint? At Tableau Depot these are the types of paint we use for our paintings.
In this new blog post we will learn and visually recognize the differences between acrylic paint and oil paint.
Acrylic painting
Acrylic is a paint made of pigments mixed with a water emulsion of synthetic resins; it is a plastic based paint. Acrylic was introduced to the market in 1949. It is a very popular paint among contemporary artists. It dries quickly, is inexpensive and can be easily played with. Acrylic paint is easy to mix and work with, and always looks good. If you are just starting to paint, or if you want an aesthetic result, acrylic is perfect for you.
The only negative point of this paint is its ageing; after about 50 years it can start to yellow slightly. That's why applying varnish after finishing your painting is almost essential, to counteract this undesirable effect. Find out what varnish is used for and how to choose the best finish for your canvas!
At Tableau Depot, acrylic is the medium we use most of the time. We also use oil paint for some paintings.
Oil painting with Tableau Depot
Oil paint has been used since the 10th century! This paint is made from pigments and drying oil. Oil paint is more difficult to use than other paints, because its texture is more complex to work with.
The particularity of oil paint is that it does not dry but hardens with time! It has a more brilliant finish than acrylic (which dries mat) and it resists very well through time. The varnish nevertheless enhances the color of the canvas and protects it from external aggressions.
Mixing oil paint and acrylic paint: a winning combo!
These two paints also work well together on the same canvas! Indeed this mix works well to give your canvas a textured and vivid color. Here is an example of a canvas made with a mix of acrylic and oil paint:
Now that you know a little more about the differences between these two paints, we'll let you check out the works in our online art gallery! And if you have a custom project in mind, we reproduce on canvas your most beautiful ideas!
