Acrylic painting is one of the finest and easiest paintings that is accessible to both beginners and professionals. acrylic paints do not produce odor and are fast drying, giving us a variety of opportunities to work on different artworks in a short time.
HOW MUCH WATER/MEDIUM IS TO BE ADDED TO ACRYLIC PAINT
Acrylic paint is water-based and therefore water soluble so water can be used for thinning of the paint. But we need to be really careful as to how much water or medium to use. Adding too much water can lead to peeling and flaking of the paint. So it is best not to mix more than 30% of water to paint. But it can also depend on the quality of the paint used, the surface, and also if you use any medium.
VARNISHING ACRYLIC PAINTS
Varnishing is important since it protects the paint from yellowing and also protects it from dust. There are different varnishes in the market. There are acrylic resin varnishes and acrylic polymer varnishes. Acrylic resin varnishes give high gloss and are clearer.
WHICH BRAND OF PAINTS TO USE
Buying paints depends on your budget. But it’s always advisable to buy the best quality paints. There are student-quality and artist-quality paints. Student quality paints are comparatively bargainous.