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2. I like the texture and depth of oil. The finish of acrylic seems flat and

Sat Feb 1, 2020, 06:25 PM

Feb 2020

too matte, and it's hard to do glazes with it. It does have the advantage of drying quickly.

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oils vs acrylics - differences; similarities [View all] ashling Feb 2020 OP

I've been using acrylics for decades but lunatica Feb 2020 #1

I like the texture and depth of oil. The finish of acrylic seems flat and The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2020 #2

That's my feeling about the difference The Blue Flower Feb 2020 #3

I don't like water colors or acrylics. BigmanPigman Feb 2020 #4