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Acrylic Painting for Sale

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, Up, Palirina

Up

Palirina

Painting - 80 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

€800

Painting, Suspendu a un fil, Veroe

Suspendu a un fil

Veroe

Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

€180

Painting, Growing Hope, Leon Devenice

Growing Hope

Leon Devenice

Painting - 90.2 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 35.5 x 36 x 1 inch

€2,260

Painting, Siri, Samuel Mougey

Siri

Samuel Mougey

Painting - 100 x 80 x 3.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.4 inch

€3,250

Painting, Hyères Hibiscus, Azulaska

Hyères Hibiscus

Azulaska

Painting - 100 x 100 x 3.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.4 inch

€950

Painting, N-4, Robert Goodnough

N-4

Robert Goodnough

Painting - 114.3 x 172.7 x 5.1 cm Painting - 45 x 68 x 2 inch

€21,874

Painting, La cascade, Jason Blak

La cascade

Jason Blak

Painting - 81 x 65 x 2 cm Painting - 31.9 x 25.6 x 0.8 inch

€1,350

Painting, Porsche Gold, Luxore

Porsche Gold

Luxore

Painting - 40 x 50 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

€250 €213

Painting, Balloons, Kevin Shadee

Balloons

Kevin Shadee

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

€1,200

Painting, Une longue route, Nel

Une longue route

Nel

Painting - 81 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 31.9 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

€800

Painting, Woman, Bola Obatuyi

Woman

Bola Obatuyi

Painting - 91.4 x 91.4 x 2.5 cm Painting - 36 x 36 x 1 inch

€6,854

Painting, Violet Face, Isshaq Ismail

Violet Face

Isshaq Ismail

Painting - 152 x 127 x 10 cm Painting - 59.8 x 50 x 3.9 inch

€95,000

Painting, Abstract 4, Tony Tichene

Abstract 4

Tony Tichene

Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

€650

Painting, Halgaito, Derick Smith

Halgaito

Derick Smith

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

€7,565

Painting, ABS211004, Denis Guffroy

ABS211004

Denis Guffroy

Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

€530

Painting, Giaco vs Kaws, Shem

Giaco vs Kaws

Shem

Painting - 100 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

€3,900

Painting, Bénédiction, Manima

Bénédiction

Manima

Painting - 55 x 46 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.8 inch

€590

Painting, Red Shift, Guy Lyman

Red Shift

Guy Lyman

Painting - 76.2 x 101.6 x 5.1 cm Painting - 30 x 40 x 2 inch

€2,646

Painting, Confetty, Bebler

Confetty

Bebler

Painting - 92 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch

€1,090

Painting, Butcher, Melbourne Aquino

Butcher

Melbourne Aquino

Painting - 40 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

€485

Painting, Pantry, James Carter

Pantry

James Carter

Painting - 102 x 76 x 5 cm Painting - 40.2 x 29.9 x 2 inch

€800

Painting, Spring, Adam Burczyc

Spring

Adam Burczyc

Painting - 40 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

€980

Painting, CanI?, Allias

CanI?

Allias

Painting - 70 x 49 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.3 inch

€650

Painting, Fragments I, Nas One

Fragments I

Nas One

Painting - 55 x 46 x 0.5 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.2 inch

€750

Painting, System I, Christine Nobel

System I

Christine Nobel

Painting - 61 x 61 x 5.1 cm Painting - 24 x 24 x 2 inch

€4,200

Painting, Carol in orange, Cal Lane

Carol in orange

Cal Lane

Painting - 152.4 x 201.9 x 7.6 cm Painting - 60 x 79.5 x 3 inch

€18,000

Painting, H Sweet H, Sophie Valette

H Sweet H

Sophie Valette

Painting - 50 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch

€790

Painting, Palimpseste, Claire Pichaud

Palimpseste

Claire Pichaud

Painting - 223 x 255 x 1 cm Painting - 87.8 x 100.4 x 0.4 inch

€2,500

Painting, Coquelicot, Youmi

Coquelicot

Youmi

Painting - 29.7 x 21 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 x 0 inch

€75

Painting, Yves 2, Florence Pinel

Yves 2

Florence Pinel

Painting - 97 x 68 x 0.2 cm Painting - 38.2 x 26.8 x 0.1 inch

€458

Painting, Journeys 4, Yomi Momoh

Journeys 4

Yomi Momoh

Painting - 29.2 x 39.4 cm Painting - 11.5 x 15.5 inch

€600

Painting, New York 5, Wilfred

New York 5

Wilfred

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

€2,800

Painting, Sans titre, Ilhem Ellouze

Sans titre

Ilhem Ellouze

Painting - 40 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

€2,000

Painting, Sin titulo, Maturana Piero

Sin titulo

Maturana Piero

Painting - 92 x 73 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.7 x 1.2 inch

€1,900

Painting, Volo, Vincenzo Greco

Volo

Vincenzo Greco

Painting - 109 x 63 x 3.7 cm Painting - 42.9 x 24.8 x 1.5 inch

€50,000

Painting, No smoking, Xiao Duzi

No smoking

Xiao Duzi

Painting - 62 x 51.5 x 0.02 cm Painting - 24.4 x 20.3 x 0 inch

€2,100

Painting, Mariposa, Numi Numi

Mariposa

Numi Numi

Painting - x cm Painting - 0 x 0 inch

€1,800

Painting, Same Page, Carbonn Blck

Same Page

Carbonn Blck

Painting - 100 x 74 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 29.1 x 1.2 inch

€1,900

Painting, Happy Sailing, Soni Irawan

Happy Sailing

Soni Irawan

Painting - 80 x 70 x 6 cm Painting - 31.5 x 27.6 x 2.4 inch

€2,250

Painting, New York, Solveiga

New York

Solveiga

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

€2,200

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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 €546

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, Green 05, Olivier Biarez

Green 05

Olivier Biarez

Painting - 20 x 20 x 1.5 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.6 inch

€550

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.