I love the blending ability and oily luxury of oils, but acrylics are wonderful for dry brush effects. And they dry so rapidly, painting over an area is easy-peasy.
I used Canson's Acrylic painting paper, which wouldn't stay taped down once wet, and I'll have to press this piece under my gargantuan dictionary in order to flatten it so I can glue it to a backing board. Thumbs down for me. Fredrix Canvas pads don't curl and feel better to work on.
Canson products get glowing reviews on Dick Blick, and I always wonder if they've tried any other brands. I've tried several of Canson's products and the only one I find really good is their Arches watercolor paper. Anyone out there have a Canson product they love?
