Acrylic paints were created to be more stable and permanent.
(prHWY.com) September 5, 2012 - Florida, FL -- Florida, Sep 05, 2012 - Acrylic paints were created to be more stable and permanent. They last through just about anything. Through naturally occurring oxidation, oil paints become brittle or turn yellow in color. This however can be prevented by applying varnish or protective surfaces over the painting.
Oil Paintings - In addition to the odor of oil paints, it is required to use solvents like mineral spirits or paint thinner to clean brushes after use. These solvents are often toxic and should be only used in well-ventilated areas.
For artist that want to work quickly, acrylic is preferred due to the rapid rate of drying. Acrylics are water-based as compared to oil paints that are oil based. Some artists prefer oil to acrylics because of the drying time. This is actually a big disadvantage with acrylic if you prefer a slow dry time. There are acrylic retarders on the market that allow painters to have the advantage of slow drying times when using acrylics.
If you're blending colors, you may chose to work with oil paints because due to drying time and molecular make up, oils blends nicely. This is not to say that blending is not possible with acrylics you just need to learn the special techniques involved, such are layering and dry-brushing.
Oil Paintings For Sale - Surfaces include tin, wood, plastic, paper, canvas or cloth. If you choose to mix the medium, that is possible too. For example, you could use pencil, pastel, chalk, ink, or almost anything with acrylic. If you choose to create an "oil look" use thick acrylic.
I have only worked with oil paints briefly but I found the odor of them annoying. If you choose to work with oil paint, make sure that you know the safety measures, such as ventilation needs you should be using.
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