The acrylic painting technique has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage is that it dries quickly. So, it is great if you are traveling with your paintings, but laying out a palette of colors to use for days or weeks can be troublesome. Once it is dry, it is almost impossible to remove from support although you can try using denatured alcohol to loosen it a little bit. Acrylic paint also lacks the same qualities as oils which have a translucency and a quality that can’t match.
After all, acrylic paint is great and for that reason is added to the arsenal of every painter. Acrylic or latex paint is easier to find, use, and clean up. No special solvents are required. Acrylic paint has relatively little odor. Acrylic paints are better for indoor applications, although exterior-grade latex paints are now available.
Although acrylic paintings are not as much desired by collectors, acrylic painting is good for a hobby, illustration, commercial arts, etc. Plus, the go
