![]() ![]() The way manufacturers slow down the drying time of acrylics is by mixing in additives. When it comes to slow drying acrylics, there's really only one brand I've been satisfied with. Golden Heavy Body acrylics are perfect for traditional painting techniques, layering and blending, while Golden Fluid Acrylics are perfect for pouring, glazing, and airbrushing and creating vibrant and transparent washes. The one thing most all of these have in common however, is that they dry rather quick. I have used these paints in many works in the past when I needed something for very fine detail or glazes. They dry to a glossy finish and do so really fast. This makes them great for layering quick, creating vibrant and transparent washes, and for mixed media projects as well. They almost have the consistency of ink and are super potent in color. Golden Fluid Acrylics, on the other hand, are a unique high flow paint. The main difference between the two will come down to personal preference and that's why I often preach the importance of experimenting with different materials. Golden Heavy Body acrylics are essentially the same thing as their Liquitex counterpart above. They typically dry to more of a matte finish and are perfect for traditional painting techniques. These paints are also great for layering and blending colors. Liquitex Heavy Body acrylicsare similar to Golden Heavy Body paints. These are known for their thick, buttery consistency, which makes them ideal for creating brushstrokes and palette knife marks. They have a high gloss finish, are more flexible and adaptable to a wide range of techniques which make them a very versatile paint. The paint's buttery consistency and slow-drying properties make them perfect for blending, layering, and creating fine details. ![]() Liquitex Soft Body acrylicsare artist grade paints designed for professional artists and serious painters. They're made with high-quality pigments and will have superior coverage capabilities. ![]() Don't get me wrong though, you can paint some beautiful scenes with these acrylics. The main drawback in my eyes is that these paints won't handle quite like professional grade paints will. These paints are also thicker, dry quickly and have more of a matte finish. They're perfect for learning the basics of painting with a tight budget. Liquitex Basics are student grade acrylics designed for beginners and students. They're made with lower-grade pigments with a lower pigment concentration, but are less expensive than artist grade paint. They also tend to be more expensive than student grade acrylics. They are made with higher quality pigments, binders and tend to have a greater color intensity, lightfastness, and permanence than student grade acrylics. These will typically have a smoother consistency and handle better than student grade paints. They also tend to dry faster and may not handle as well as artist grade acrylics.Īrtist grade acrylics, on the other hand, are for professional artists. As a result, they may not have the same level of color intensity, lightfastness, or permanence as artist grade acrylics. They are generally less expensive than artist grade acrylics and are typically made with lower quality pigments and binders. Student grade acrylics are more designed for beginners and students who are just starting out with painting. You might be wondering about student and artist (professional) grade paints, so let's walk through what they are and the key differences between them. ![]()
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