Acrylic

Acrylic

1. Support

   • Paper
   • Card
   • Canvas
   • Walls

2. Binding Medium

   • Pigment in synthetic resin

3. Visual Characteristics

   • Opaque
   • Glossy
   • Matt
   • Many colours
   • Bold
   • Similar to oil

4. Advantages

   • Can be layered
   • Dries quickly
   • Can be reworked
   • Durable
   • Easy to apply

5. Disadvantages

   • Once dried stuck
   • Doesn't reflect light
   • Less intense colour