Originals in this selection, Acrylic on canvas, Surrealism, Tempera.
Formats from 80 x 80 to 92 x 73 cm.
Matte on a bendable ground
On acrylic canvas, clear tempera gets a flexible base. Anyone seeking surreal acrylic paintings on canvas with tempera for sale finds dream scenes in fine, matte-colored execution.
Tempera alone loves rigid panels, so on canvas painters set it as a thin accent over acrylic. This combines the clarity of egg paint with the flexibility of plastic polymer. The result can be hung without worry and still looks old-master.
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Reading the layers
In raking light you can see where acrylic lies denser and where tempera stands only as a delicate breath. That difference is part of the appeal: it creates depth without brushstrokes getting loud. The picture stays calm and is still full of story.
Hanging with a plan
Measure wall and picture together before hanging. Surreal pictures work best at eye level, as their details are then easy to take in. A spot beside the window, but not in the direct sunbeam, is a good start.