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Acrylic painting is a widely used technique in contemporary art, known for its versatility and durability. This synthetic paint consists of pigments similar to those in oil painting, but it is emulsified with water and bound with resin, making it fast-drying and long-lasting. Its rapid drying time and adaptability to various surfaces have made it a preferred choice among modern artists.

Despite its current popularity, acrylic paint is a relatively recent invention in the history of painting. Developed in the 1930s in the United States, its durability and quick-drying properties were initially utilized in industrial, construction, and automobile applications. In 1949, the printers Leonor Colour and Sam Golden introduced acrylic paint to the art market under the brand Magma, making it accessible to painters. Simultaneously, chemists at the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico collaborated with muralists to refine its texture for large-scale frescoes, including the iconic façade of Mexico University.

The art world quickly embraced acrylic painting, particularly within abstract expressionism. Influential painters such as Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, and Morris Louis incorporated it into their works. However, it was in 1963 that acrylic paint truly revolutionized contemporary art. Under the brand Liquitex, Henry Levinson introduced a formula that allowed artists to dilute acrylics with water rather than turpentine, significantly increasing their usability.

This innovation made acrylic painting more accessible and practical, leading to its adoption by Pop Art icons like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Previously overshadowed by oil painting, which remained the dominant fine arts medium, acrylics gained prestige through the work of these influential figures. By 1965, acrylic paint expanded beyond the United States and entered European art circles. Belgian painter Pierre Alechinsky played a key role in popularizing it among Western European Surrealists after returning from New York. Other prominent artists, including Joan Miró and Max Ernst, embraced acrylic painting, cementing its status as a legitimate alternative to oil.

Compared to oil painting, acrylic paint aligns more closely with the fast-paced nature of modern art. Oil paint requires extended drying times and can crack over time, whereas acrylics dry quickly, resist water damage, and do not require varnishing. This resilience makes them easier to preserve and maintain. Additionally, acrylic paint adheres to various surfaces, including glass and fabric, offering greater creative freedom. Its texture enables artists to experiment with thickness and relief effects without compromising color purity.

Contemporary painters continue to explore the possibilities of acrylic painting, using it to create vibrant, long-lasting artworks. Artists such as John Kokkinos, Julien Colombier, and Maude Ovize showcase the versatility of acrylics in their modern compositions. With its practicality, durability, and adaptability, acrylic painting remains a dominant force in the art world, offering endless possibilities for expression across artistic movements and styles.

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Painting, Modulation, Piero Cipolat

Modulation

Piero Cipolat

Painting - 77 x 77 x 4 cm Painting - 30.3 x 30.3 x 1.6 inch

€1,420

Painting, Mind Full, Akande John

Mind Full

Akande John

Painting - 76.2 x 61 x 2.5 cm Painting - 30 x 24 x 1 inch

€910

Painting, Eveil, Tilleli

Eveil

Tilleli

Painting - 60 x 170 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 66.9 x 0.8 inch

€1,300

Painting, Hvannhagi, Birgit Kirke

Hvannhagi

Birgit Kirke

Painting - 77 x 57 x 2 cm Painting - 30.3 x 22.4 x 0.8 inch

€3,200

Painting, Doe, Ivo Bistrichki

Doe

Ivo Bistrichki

Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

€840 €756

Painting, Hope, Seffar Adil

Hope

Seffar Adil

Painting - 42 x 29.7 x 0.01 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.7 x 0 inch

€1,023

Painting, Historia, Baptista Antunes

Historia

Baptista Antunes

Painting - 54 x 41 x 2 cm Painting - 21.3 x 16.1 x 0.8 inch

€2,500

Painting, Uma, Esther Barend

Uma

Esther Barend

Painting - 45 x 45 x 2 cm Painting - 17.7 x 17.7 x 0.8 inch

€2,500

Painting, Jap's Eye 04, RK Polak

Jap's Eye 04

RK Polak

Painting - 140 x 100.1 x 3 cm Painting - 55.1 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

€3,874

Painting, Lion, Orlando Marin

Lion

Orlando Marin

Painting - 88.9 x 94 x 5.1 cm Painting - 35 x 37 x 2 inch

€2,184

Painting, Untitled, Abdullah Hammas

Untitled

Abdullah Hammas

Painting - 25 x 25 x 1 cm Painting - 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.4 inch

€1,000

Painting, Les bogues 8, Cehel

Les bogues 8

Cehel

Painting - 22 x 16 x 2 cm Painting - 8.7 x 6.3 x 0.8 inch

€315

Painting, Evening, Keti Bubunauri

Evening

Keti Bubunauri

Painting - 58 x 78 x 2 cm Painting - 22.8 x 30.7 x 0.8 inch

€1,000

Painting, Zwei, Nina Lanner

Zwei

Nina Lanner

Painting - 21 x 16 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8.3 x 6.3 x 0.1 inch

€650

Painting, Mer de couleurs, K.W. Cap

Mer de couleurs

K.W. Cap

Painting - 150 x 150 x 0.3 cm Painting - 59.1 x 59.1 x 0.1 inch

€1,600

Painting, Crewmen, Nicholas Robertson

Crewmen

Nicholas Robertson

Painting - 80 x 54.6 x 0.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 21.5 x 0.2 inch

€687

Painting, Sans titre, Repy One

Sans titre

Repy One

Painting - 105 x 86 x 2 cm Painting - 41.3 x 33.9 x 0.8 inch

€2,300

Painting, Women Walking, Omar Rayo

Women Walking

Omar Rayo

Painting - 34.3 x 50.8 cm Painting - 13.5 x 20 inch

€18,204

Painting, Invasion, Alex Manea

Invasion

Alex Manea

Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

€1,800

Painting, Cow Man, Toof

Cow Man

Toof

Painting - 100 x 100 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 0.8 inch

€4,500

Painting, Sounds of Silence 1, Lana

Sounds of Silence 1

Lana

Painting - 91 x 71 x 3 cm Painting - 35.8 x 28 x 1.2 inch

€2,100

Painting, Mispa, Kum Cletus

Mispa

Kum Cletus

Painting - 119.9 x 100.1 x 2.5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 39.4 x 1 inch

€2,230

Painting, Cimarron, Jorge Jorge

Cimarron

Jorge Jorge

Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

€2,200

Painting, Dragon, Wenhai Zhang

Dragon

Wenhai Zhang

Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

€1,900

Painting, Black rock, Armah

Black rock

Armah

Painting - 100 x 70 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1.6 inch

€2,300

Painting, Macrophage, Lou Luneau

Macrophage

Lou Luneau

Painting - 114 x 191 x 5 cm Painting - 44.9 x 75.2 x 2 inch

€4,500

Painting, Le gardien, Twane

Le gardien

Twane

Painting - 70 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€650

Painting, Untitled #9, Misterpiro

Untitled #9

Misterpiro

Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

€2,400

Painting, Venice, Mark David Smith

Venice

Mark David Smith

Painting - 66 x 66 x 3.8 cm Painting - 26 x 26 x 1.5 inch

€1,106

Painting, Bleu wave, Théo MHS

Bleu wave

Théo MHS

Painting - 100 x 80 x 5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 2 inch

€890

Painting, Route 66, Hubert Ollivier

Route 66

Hubert Ollivier

Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

€700

Painting, Windy day, Liene Baklane

Windy day

Liene Baklane

Painting - 60 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

€1,800

Painting, CBS-16, Martin Singer

CBS-16

Martin Singer

Painting - 47 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 18.5 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

€560

Painting, Marie Curie, FXV

Marie Curie

FXV

Painting - 100 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€601

Painting, N-OR, Medaglini

N-OR

Medaglini

Painting - 122 x 122 x 4 cm Painting - 48 x 48 x 1.6 inch

€900

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Painting, Orangeade, Âme Sauvage

Orangeade

Âme Sauvage

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2.4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch

€800

Painting, Victoria, Gaëlle Wagner

Victoria

Gaëlle Wagner

Painting - 40 x 40 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

€690

Painting, Sweet thing, Maria Esmar

Sweet thing

Maria Esmar

Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

€650

Painting, MB 64, Méryl B

MB 64

Méryl B

Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch

€800 €680

Painting, Silhouette 1, Goddog

Silhouette 1

Goddog

Painting - 70 x 50 x 0.2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

€500

Painting, Le départ, Fred Boutet

Le départ

Fred Boutet

Painting - 40 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch

€750

Painting, Discogolf, Ralph Resch

Discogolf

Ralph Resch

Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch

€1,050

Need help with Acrylic Painting ?
What is acrylic paint used for?

Acrylic paint has a wide range of usages. It can be used on surfaces such as wood, canvas, paper, ceramics and metal. It is used for both fine and decorative arts.

How do you do acrylic paintings?

To create an acrylic painting, you will need a surface to paint on, some acrylic paint, and a tool to apply the paint to the surface with, such as a brush or sponge. You can plan the composition of the work beforehand, or apply the paint directly to the canvas in order to achieve the desired result. 

What is the weakness of acrylic paint?

Certain types of acrylic paints can contain toxins within their ingredients, similarly to oil paints. Acrylic paint dries quickly so it can be hard to go back and alter an acrylic painting. We also do not know how long acrylic paints last for, as they have only been around for abotu 50 years.