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bif

(22,708 posts)
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:40 PM Mar 2020

Another question about acrylic paints

I noticed that on line, Blick offers paints from over two dozen companies. Some of them like Lascaux are significantly more expensive. Has anyone tried these? Are they worth the extra money? I've been happy with Golden and Liquitex. I'm just curious if the colors are richer or do they have any other qualities that less expensive brands don't have.

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Another question about acrylic paints (Original Post) bif Mar 2020 OP
If they come with talent, someone let me know. ret5hd Mar 2020 #1
Lascaux is worth the money if you are Zoonart Mar 2020 #2
Thanks. I just purchased some Golden paints lunatica Mar 2020 #3
Yes...you certainly can. Zoonart Mar 2020 #4
Thanks! lunatica Mar 2020 #5
Hey thanks. Zoonart Mar 2020 #6
Oh...Sugar says hi too. Zoonart Mar 2020 #7

Zoonart

(11,867 posts)
2. Lascaux is worth the money if you are
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 08:52 PM
Mar 2020

Using the metallic or the interference colors. Otherwise I find Golden to be the best.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
3. Thanks. I just purchased some Golden paints
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 09:03 PM
Mar 2020

Is it Ok to mix Golden with Liquitex. Like working on an old painting again?

Zoonart

(11,867 posts)
4. Yes...you certainly can.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 09:07 PM
Mar 2020

Do you mix glazes with your acrylic oaints. I recommend Golden gloss glaze. You can get sheer color layering effects. Check out some of my work s.zoonart on insta.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
5. Thanks!
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 09:26 PM
Mar 2020

You’re art is incredible. I like all of it AND your dog!

Very, very nice cubism paintings and imaginative, unique collages. You’re an accomplished artist for sure! You have quite an interesting range of techniques, and all of the pieces are really interesting. As I scrolled down I noticed your mixed media (?) photographs. They very good too. Your talent is obvious.

Zoonart

(11,867 posts)
6. Hey thanks.
Sun Mar 1, 2020, 09:39 PM
Mar 2020

I just wanted you to see what can be accomplished with mixing glaze into your paints. DM me any time for advice.

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