Acrylic paint, when compared with other mediums like oil paint,
is a fairly new addition to the world of painting. It has only
been around since the 1950′s . It has been continually under
development and refinement since that time. Just because acrylic
paint has not been around as long as oils, does not make these
paints less important or enjoyable. Some of the wonderful
benefits of using acrylic paints are their versatility,
permanence and ease of use. These paints can be applied thickly
as an impasto or in thin washes similar to watercolor. Acrylic
paint does not yellow or harden with age like oils. 1) The paint
will not remain workable for very long, so you have to work
fast. 2) Brushes can be ruined if you do not clean them right
away. 3) If you plan to paint outdoors, then acrylic paint is
probably not the best medium to use, especially on a hot sunny
day. When you lay out your colors on a palette or other surface,
they will begin to dry quickly forming skins on the surface,
making them quite difficult t