 Acrylic paints are simply pigments loaded into a synthetic polymer emulsion. With opacity and quick drying time, acrylic painting is a relatively new medium. Created in 1946, the first acrylics introduced a new paint with properties similar to oil that could be easily cleaned without turpentine or mineral spirits. We carry the finest brands in acrylic paints in a variety of finishes and consistencies to give you the tools to wow your audience.
 Simply the best acrylic paint made today. Meeting the demands of professional artists and collaborating with scientists in conservation has encouraged them to pursue the highest quality standards for all their products. With single pigments in the majority of their colors, Golden actively searches out ways to maintain the highest pigment load among all major manufacturers today.
GOLDEN Heavy Body Artist Acrylics are known for being exceptionally smooth with a thick buttery consistency. Heavy Body acrylics contain the largest assortment of unique pure pigments in a 100% acrylic emulsion vehicle available to the professional artist. These colors offer excellent permanency and light-fastness. There are no fillers, extenders, opacifiers, toners, or dyes added.
Each Heavy Body color is formulated differently depending on the nature of the pigment. Colors that tolerate higher pigment "loads" dry to a more opaque, matte finish. Colors that are more reactive and do not accept high pigment loading dry to a glossy finish and tend to be more transparent. Heavy Body colors contain no additives, such as matting agents, therefore the gloss of each color will be different.
Fluid Acrylics are highly intense, permanent acrylic colors with a consistency similar to heavy cream. Produced from light-fast pigments, not dyes, they offer very strong colors with very thin consistencies. No fillers or extenders are added and the pigment load is comparable to GOLDEN Heavy Body Acrylics.
Unlike mixtures of heavy-bodied paints and water which produce weak color and films by dilution, Fluid Acrylics contain high pigment levels suspended in an acrylic polymer vehicle. The result offers fine dispersion, high tinting strength, durability, flexibility and good adhesion. Fluid Acrylics are ideal for spraying, brushing, staining, and can be mixed with other GOLDEN Products. Blend with Airbrush Medium for spray application. Excellent for fabric application.
GOLDEN OPEN Acrylics are a slow-drying formulation with a slightly softer consistency than GOLDEN Heavy Body paints. The increased working time of these colors expands their range to include more traditional techniques once only possible with oils.
Because OPEN Acrylics dry slowly, painters who cover their palettes or use sealed containers have been able to use the same colors for weeks, reducing the amount of paint wasted and preserving color mixtures for future use.
GOLDEN OPEN Acrylics have a remarkably relaxed working property that facilitates blending, softening, shading, glazing and fine detail. The unique characteristics of OPEN Acrylics allow them to be used with natural fiber brushes and for a range of techniques including portraiture, plein air painting, monoprinting, and screenprinting.
 The first company to create water-based acrylic paints, Liquitex brand acrylics offers a wide range of products for both professional and student use. BASICS Student, BASICS MATT Student Colors provide an economical option for student or hobbyists, while Soft Body and Heavy Body Artist Colors provide professional grade options for greater pigment load and UV protection. We also carry Iridescent/Metallic Colors, Fluorescent Colors, and Liquigems (with Mica flakes) provide a wide range of finishes and hues to increase your options for creative expression.
Atelier Interactive acrylics are a dual purpose, being able to be used for traditional techniques and wet in wet painting. Atelier acrylics' patent pending paint formulation does not create a skin in the palette, and it's slow drying formula loses moisture gradually, giving the artist the freedom to control the drying process of their work. Excellent for silkscreen, lino block and monotype printing processes, Atelier Interactive acrylics are professional artist grade with little color shift as paint dries to a satin-like finish without a plastic look or feel.
 Amsterdam (formerly Van Gogh) acrylics have a thick consistency and fast drying time. Crafted in Holland these acrylics are highly permanent with excellent light-fastness, and its thick, creamy texture works well with a brush or palette knife. Amsterdam acrylics are both non-toxic and safe for use in the classroom, making these an economical choice for beginner or student artists.
Pébéo Artist Extra Fine Acrylics create an intense hue with maximum coverage. This brand has little variation between wet and dry color and dries to a satin finish. Intermixable with other acrylics, Pébéo acrylics use artist grade pigments to produce excellent lightfastness with ultra-fine pigment particles to ensure a smooth dilution and even application.
 Daler Rowney System 3 acrylics offer highly versatile, water-based paints that offer an excellent painting experience at an economical price. Only high-quality pigments are used in the manufacturing of the System 3 acrylic ranges, offering significantly greater loading than in other acrylic ranges available in this class. System 3’s comprehensive range of colors offers excellent light-fastness, permanence, durability and covering power.
 Reeves is an economical student grade acrylic paint which is an excellent choice for beginner painters. Typically offered in prepackaged sets, Reeves acrylics make an excellent gift for a young, budding artist or hobbyist.
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