Acrylics vs. Oils

1. What are the aesthetic differences between oil and acrylic paints?
The differences are mostly in the texture and luster of the finished product. If you prefer oils and the look of oils, you can achieve the same aesthetic appeal if you know the proper techniques in acrylics.

2. Are the colors equally saturated in oil and acrylic paints?
The difference is that acrylics dry through evaporation and they become more transparent. You may need to layer acrylics to achieve the intense colors of oil paints.

3. What are the technical differences in oil and acrylic paintings?
There is really only one main difference. That difference is blending. Acrylics use a wet-on-dry technique and oils use wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry technique. However, techniques vary from artist to artist, so keep an open mind.