Acrylic paint consists of pigments suspended in an acrylic polymer emulsion. It is water-soluble when wet but dries to a flexible, water-resistant film. Acrylics dry faster than oils, making them versatile — they can be thinned to watercolour-like washes or built up in heavy impasto applications. The medium suits a wide range of styles from hyper-realistic to boldly expressive, and can be applied to canvas, paper, wood, and many other surfaces.
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Original works by local artists, available for display.