Depending on how much the paint is diluted with water or modified with acrylic gels , media , or pastes , the finished acrylic painting can resemble a watercolor or an oil painting , or have its own unique characteristics not attainable with other media .
Depending on how much the paint is diluted ( with water ) or modified with acrylic gels , media , or pastes , the finished acrylic painting can resemble a watercolor or an oil painting , or have its own unique appearance .