Acrylic paint is used by both artists and crafters, thanks to its fast drying time, a wide range of colors, easy cleanup, and all of its unique texture possibilities. With so many different uses, it makes one wonder, can you bake acrylic paint in the oven? Can acrylic paint be heated? Acrylic paint can be … Read more
When you have a painting that you love, it is important to protect it so it can last as long as possible. While framing the painting behind glass may seem like the safest option, that is not always the case, and can actually cause damage if done incorrectly. Should Oil Paintings Be Framed Under Glass? … Read more
It is a popular belief that acrylic paint is inherently non-toxic. It is water-based, accessible, affordable, and easy to work with. Most common acrylic paints sold are labeled ‘non-toxic’, validating the reputation. As a student, I learned about the toxicity of oil paints, and lead-based paint, but acrylic was thought to be harmless. My teacher … Read more
Sometimes your painting is simply not going as planned. You see one glaring mistake, or the entire project is not at all what you envisioned. The colors are off. Or maybe you have a canvas you don’t want to get rid of, or you don’t happen to have an extra lying around when inspiration strikes. … Read more
Have you ever looked at the vast rainbow of acrylic paint colors at a craft store and thought how amazing would look acrylic paint as nail polish? Or have you been at home and gotten the itch to paint your nails, and then sadly realized you don’t have the color you want. But…you remember that … Read more
When we talk about interior acrylic paint, I normally always think about art. If you have some outdoor projects, you might stay with me because we will cover all details how can acrylic paint be used outside. With warmer weather coming, you might notice for example your house’s exterior needs a refresh after a punishing … Read more
I remember when I wanted to give my try and mix acrylic and oil paint together. Then I didn’t consider myself as an artist and I didn’t know much about different mediums so I mixed the two and painted a giant sunflower. In the same week, I left for vacation. When I came home a … Read more
I love Acrylic mediums and are definitely my by far favorite way of expressing my feelings on canvas or any other surface. In this post, I am going to research if acrylic paint expire at some point or maybe my art will last for decades. Will acrylic paint expire at some point? Technically, because it … Read more
I can still remember the smell of the cheap acrylic paint I was using and the exact sketchbook with the blue cover. I sat at the kitchen table, painting a picture with painstakingly meticulous details for a school project and left it to dry. The next morning before school, I found a wrinkled piece of … Read more
Acrylic paint has become a staple for many artists since its debut in the 1950s. Artists have since used acrylic paint on their own while also finding genius ways to mix this medium with other paint – including airbrush paint. This type of mixed medium paint requires a few different steps to complete, and prior … Read more