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What are the Pros and Cons of acrylic vs oil paint?
3yr
@nahgul
I know some of the differences but do you lose anything by using acrylic instead of oil if you want to paint in an oil painterly manner?
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Jeff Reid
3yr
I’d echo Jan D’s comments and add that if you want to blend and glaze oils are easier to work with, if you want to work in layers and quickly add new layers acrylics are advantageous. Fantastic work is possible in either medium . I’m my view oil allows a more laid back relaxed approach. I like to do an under painting in acrylics because it’s fast drying and then finish with oils. Remember oils can go over dried acrylics but not the other way around , never acrylics over oils.
Jan D.
3yr
Never used acrylic but I think the main difference is that they dry much quicker than oils. So if you like to take your time with it or blend a lot, oils would be better I'd say:)
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