0
First off, acrylics dry very quickly, compared to oils. So, you can either paint quicky and spontaneously "alla prima," or you could paint very thin, in layers. A successful technique in illustration is to transfer a tight (detailed) line drawing to a piece of illustration board. "Fix" it with some spray fixative or a thin and transparent glaze of acrylic, neutral in color and value. Then you build up your values in thin layers, working dark to light, laying lighter and lighter values on top of the darker ones, eventually working up to your "highlights." This method retains the underlying drawing throughout and is bullet-proof if lacking in sponteneity. It was the preferred method for many heavy-hitters of the Hollywood movie poster heyday.
Also, thinned out acrylics can be used like watercolors to great effect.
Judson Marks
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoFirst off, acrylics dry very quickly, compared to oils. So, you can either paint quicky and spontaneously "alla prima," or you could paint very thin, in layers. A successful technique in illustration is to transfer a tight (detailed) line drawing to a piece of illustration board. "Fix" it with some spray fixative or a thin and transparent glaze of acrylic, neutral in color and value. Then you build up your values in thin layers, working dark to light, laying lighter and lighter values on top of the darker ones, eventually working up to your "highlights." This method retains the underlying drawing throughout and is bullet-proof if lacking in sponteneity. It was the preferred method for many heavy-hitters of the Hollywood movie poster heyday.
Also, thinned out acrylics can be used like watercolors to great effect.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can you paint a with acrylic paint?
Yes you can paint anything with acrylic paint?
Can you paint a birdhouse with acrylic?
Yes you can paint anything with acrylic paint?
Can you use oil paint on top of acrylic paint?
As long as acrylic is solid and not flaky you can.
Where can you get acrylic paint from?
Acrylic paint is a fast drying paint containing pigment. It is safe to dilute it with water, but will become water resistant after drying. A common interior house paint may contain both acrylic and latex paint, because acrylic paint is typically more expensive.
Is acrylic paint runny?
It depends on what you mean and i have had acrylic paint and I did not think it was runny
Which artists use acrylic paint?
Acrylic paint is very common these days.
What is the difference between acrylic water base and acrylic polymer paint?
I think acrylic waterbase is hydrophilic whilst acrylic polymer paint is hydrophobic
Can you paint flat paint over an acrylic paint?
Do you realize that you can get FLAT ACRYLIC PAINT. Flat paint refers to the gloss level. You may want Gloss, Satin, Lowsheen or Flat. Acrylic paint on the other hand refers to what the paint is based on or what binder is being used. Acrylic paint is also refered to as waterbased paint. You most likely are referring to putting flat acrylic over lowsheen or gloss acrylic. In answer to your question - as long as they are both acrylic than you will not have any problems. I am in this answer assuming that you are referring you house paints. If not than the same principle applies - acrylic over acrylic is fine. To keep acrylic from going glossy just don't polish it.
What is in the paint to paint a car?
Acrylic
Ingredients in acrylic paint?
Acrylic polymers are one of the ingredients in acrylic paint. These paints also have pigments in them in the form of gels, or pastes.
What is the binder for acrylic?
Acrylic polymer is the medium binder of Acrylic paint
Does acrylic paint stick to white cardboard?
Yes, acrylic paint will stick to white cardboard.
