Acrylic Painting

Acrylic paint is a popular kind of paint. It dries very fast and comes in many bright colors. You can use it on paper, canvas, or wood. Artists love acrylic paint because it is easy to clean up with water.

How Acrylic Paint Works

Acrylic paint is made from tiny bits of color mixed into a special paste. When you spread it on a surface, the water dries up. The color stays behind in a strong, flexible layer. You can paint thin layers or thick ones.

Fun Ways to Use Acrylics

You can mix acrylic paint with water to make it thin like watercolor. You can also use it thick right from the tube. Some artists use sponges, old credit cards, or even their fingers. Acrylics work on almost any surface.

Fun Facts

• Acrylic paint was first sold to artists in the 1950s.
• You can make acrylic paint look like oil paint or watercolor.
• Acrylic paint dries in just a few minutes.

Did You Know?

Acrylic paint becomes waterproof after it dries, so you cannot wash it off a painting once it is done!