Acrylic paints have been in existence since the mid 20th century. They have been a wonderful and effective alternative to oil paints, which are slow drying and also toxic in nature. Including the acrylic paints, watercolor and pastel colors are also in fashion. But each and every painting style has its own pros and cons.

In this post, we will try to understand the reasons which make the use of acrylic paints so popular. Let’s understand these reasons briefly -

Acrylic paints are quickly drying in nature in comparison to other paint colors. That simply means you can see your painting piece or design in a very low time. You don’t have to wait for days or weeks.

Watercolors are much more difficult than acrylic colors in use. By default, they are light to dark in nature. It is more time consuming in watercolors to get dry and correct mistakes too. In acrylic paints, you can repaint or remove your errors so quickly.

Watercolor acrylics can also be mixed with the other colors. They are not time consuming like the oil colors. They are also cheaper than watercolors and you can easily use them with brushes.

If you are using the paintbrushes with acrylic paints, it is much easier to clean them. You just need to just rinse off in water or clean with soap under the tap and just leave it to get dry. Your paint brush will easily get rid of pigment.

Acrylic colors are very flexible in nature that you can use them on many surfaces like - paper, wood, glass, canvas and clothes too. Some surfaces just need acrylic paints for painting.

Conclusion -

It is not necessary to use acrylic paints every time for making art objects. You can use the type of painting colors as per according to your choice and convenience. Don't be afraid to use acrylic colors if you need it because ultimately in the end, it really matters what works for you the best.

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Big Boi Artistry is an Abstract Acrylic Pouring Artist living in Virginia. It works mainly with acrylic paints and mediums. It is surrounded by inspirational color and movement. Overlapping colors create a vibrant abstract acrylic pouring expert that brings out Creative Depth that we all can enjoy.