Originals in this selection, Oil on canvas, Material Acrylic, 500 to 1,000 euro.
Formats from 40 x 40 to 60 x 80 cm.
Lean ground, fat application
Oil paint and acrylic join on canvas when fast acrylic lays the ground first and slow oil works above it. Oil on canvas paintings with acrylic for sale from 500 to 1,000 euro lead to pictures with a double handwriting.
Acrylic forms a firm, matte underpainting. Oil sits on top because it dries slowly and allows softer transitions. The reverse order would risk cracks. Such mixtures allow depth and luminosity at once. Oil paint on an acrylic ground has one advantage: the colors glow, because the oil stays wet longer and blends better. For that, the layers must be built properly. Ask about the build if it is not described.
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Care in everyday life
Oil layers need time before they are completely dry. A varnish from a specialist shop protects them later, as long as it is not applied too early. Remove dust with a soft brush.
At the 500 to 1,000 euro level
Medium formats are usual. Pay attention to the description of the layers, the time of completion and whether the work has been varnished yet.