According to Clare, acrylic paint is the perfect paint medium to use on canvas. “This is because it dries to a flexible film, which means that it won’t crack or flake off like other types of paint can,” she says. With that said, acrylic paint consistency also matters and is often dictated by the type of project. “If you are painting a portrait, you may want to use a thinner paint so that you can get more detail in the features of the face." Additionally, if you are painting a landscape, you might want to use a thicker paint so that you can more easily create textures.