Among all the advantages of acrylic paints, ease of use is one of the most apparent. Acrylics do not require the detailed and quite formidable techniques and materials that are necessary with other media. From preparing surfaces, laying colors over colors, estimating pigment drying times, and chemical and solvent exposure to ease of clean up, acrylic paints are a world apart from oils or watercolor. Acrylics are ready to use - immediately. From thin stains to tremendous impasto, from the look of watercolor to that of oil, from super gloss to dead matte, acrylics offer an open door to creativity and experimentation.
Acrylics can be the most versatile and easy to use of all painting media.
The nature of acrylic paints is such that virtually every element of use can be controlled. Within a short time of start-up, artists can easily manipulate surface gloss, texture, transparency, opacity, viscosity, flexibility and drying time. It is important to indicate that each acrylic color maintains its own level of matte or luster. Each is formulated to offer the best qualities for the given color. To insure a uniform matte surface, satin sheen or high gloss, a finish coat applied over the completed work is recommended, but not necessary.