What is the chief advantage of acrylic paint over oil paint?

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Acrylic paint dries quickly compare to oil paint..oil paint takes so much time to dry. Most of the Artist used Acrylic rather than oil because they don't want to stick in one painting
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Acrylic paint dries quickly compare to oil paint..oil paint takes so much time to dry. Most of the Artist used Acrylic rather than oil because they don't want to stick in one painting
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Acrylic paints are highly pigmented and dry fast. They can be mixed with water or medium to dilute. Easy to fix the and repair the mistakes The colours stay bright and beautiful.
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Acrylic paints are highly pigmented and dry fast. They can be mixed with water or medium to dilute. Easy to fix the and repair the mistakes The colours stay bright and beautiful.
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1. It dries way faster compared to Oil colors. Giving the person less time to blend it well with other color. So, one need to be quicker while working with Acrlic colors and increase patience when working with oil colors. 2. Both colors can be used on various surfaces like canvas or mdf bases. 3. The...
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1. It dries way faster compared to Oil colors. Giving the person less time to blend it well with other color. So, one need to be quicker while working with Acrlic colors and increase patience when working with oil colors. 2. Both colors can be used on various surfaces like canvas or mdf bases. 3. The best point is Acrylic colors don't fade away or turn yellowish with time. Acrylic colors stay vibrant for ages. read less
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