What are the main differences between painting with acrylic paint and oil paint?
user
The main difference is that acrylic paint doesn’t dry as hard as oil paint, and some people think it makes for a more fluid experience.  Also oil paint goes into the canvas more thoroughly than acrylic, although it’s more opaque.  That means that acrylic paint will cover a larger area of canvas and thus be more visibly different than oil paint.  Oil paint is also harder to layer with, so painters tend to use acrylic for multiple layers.
assistant
What are the main differences between painting with acrylic paint and oil paint?
user
There are several differences. One difference is that acrylic paint dries rapidly, and once dry is very hard and durable. In contrast, oil paint takes much longer to dry and is also more transparent, giving it a shimmery quality. Another difference is that oil paint has a slower drying time, making it ideal for painting on wet surfaces, whereas acrylic paint is too stiff and crackles as it dries.
assistant
What are the main differences between painting with acrylic paint and oil paint?