Acrylic Paintings for Sale
Browse our collection of original paintings in the acrylic medium.
Intro to the Acrylic Painting Medium
When we ask our artists what draws them to acrylics, the most common response is the quick-drying capability of the medium. This allows artists to work quickly and layer colours almost immediately, rather than waiting for base layers to dry.
Another frequently cited advantage of the medium is its versatility. Thinned with water, the medium allows for a loose, opaque finish which is comparable to working with watercolours. Conversely, acrylic paint can be applied in dense, visible brush strokes to create structural layers which protrude from the canvas, a technique referred to as impasto.
Acrylics are also versatile in that they stick to almost any surface: canvas, wood, paper, and other commonly-used supports. They can be painted directly on raw canvas, without a primer of white paint (a gesso), which the oil medium requires.
Many of our artists work in home studios or apartments, meaning their easels might be in close proximity to (or inside of) their bedrooms or kitchens. Relative to oils, acrylics give off less fumes and are thus more amenable to a work from home or low-ventilation environment. Since they are water-soluble, they can be easily cleaned with a wet cloth.
Due to the versatility of acrylics, the huge variety of additives and mediums which they can be mixed with, and (of course) the infinite creativity of artists, it is difficult to pinpoint an exact “characteristic” which is common to all acrylic paintings. If it is painted on raw canvas, unprimed canvas (as per artist Eleanor Boyden) it is likely to be acrylic. Oil paintings tend to have a softer ambience than acrylics due to the slow drying time, but this is not strictly the case. Lastly, if there is evidence of impasto (thick layers of paint protruding from the canvas), it is likely an acrylic. Notice our non-committal language here – there are no hard rules!
Acrylic Paintings for Sale
All of the artworks below are original paintings in the acrylic medium. Since these are acrylic on canvas (predominantly gallery-wrapped canvas), they are ready-to-hang without a frame.
Select any artwork to learn more, or to reserve / purchase the piece.
If you are a collector local to the artist, we offer free shipping, and the artist is often able to deliver the painting in person and tell you about their inspiration. Our mission is to build local connections!
Showing 1–45 of 494 results
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Moody Mountain Morning
Amanda Maglis-Long
48 X 48 in
$2,000.00 -
Radiance
Holly Burghardt
30 X 40 in
$1,850.00 -
Basking in the Light
Holly Burghardt
24 X 48 in
$1,800.00 -
Riverbank Maple
Holly Burghardt
60 X 24 in
$2,250.00 -
Mekong Delta Market
Dawn Thrasher
30 X 24 inSold $1,730.00
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Falling
Holly Burghardt
48 X 30 inSold $1,850.00
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Falling All Around
Lynn Cameron
40 X 16 inSold $420.00
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Mountain Water
Alison Philpotts
24 X 72 inSold $2,600.00
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Breath In
Lynn Cameron
40 X 16 in
$640.00 -
Away from the City
Chester Lees
30 X 60 in
$1,980.00 -
Lone Kayak
John Kaltenhauser
40 X 65 in
$4,200.00 -
Just Breathe
Lynn Cameron
24 X 48 inSold $850.00
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Blue Surge
Cindy Bouwers
26 X 26 in
$850.00 -
Peaceful Feelings
Deborah Burke
36 X 40 in
$795.00 -
Northern Pines
Jean Grady
24 X 24 in
$585.00 -
Autumn Glory
Lynn Cameron
30 X 24 in
$720.00 -
Waiting for Spring
Eleanor Boyden
60 X 36 in
$2,160.00 -
Summertime Breeze
Lynette Melnyk
36 X 48 in
$1,900.00 -
Snowman
Michele Taras
36 X 36 in
$550.00 -
The Scent of Summer
Patricia Lortie
40 X 40 in
$3,400.00 -
Alpine Life
Alison Philpotts
36 X 48 in
$2,600.00 -
Shadows
Mary Jo Major
40 X 60 in
$2,400.00 -
Pastoral
John Kaltenhauser
30 X 48 in
$3,300.00 -
Bright as a Summer’s Day
Holly Burghardt
30 X 30 in
$1,450.00 -
Fenced In
Marjorie Mae Broadhead
24 X 20 in
$795.00 -
All the Colors, Past the Birch Tree
Sheila Schaetzle
30 X 48 in
$2,300.00 -
Across the Water [Triptych]
Becky Holuk
12 X 36 in
$1,165.00 -
Out on the Town
Claudette Losier
20 X 16 in
$500.00 -
Dusk on the Bow River
Cindy Bouwers
10 X 30 inSold $620.00
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Hope Without Limits
Deborah Burke
36 X 40 in
$795.00 -
On the Water
Laurie Thompson
28 X 34 in
$920.00 -
Forest Tranquility
Alison Philpotts
24 X 72 in
$2,600.00 -
Urban Enchantment ll
Marjorie Mae Broadhead
30 X 24 in
$1,200.00 -
This is Freedom
Holly Burghardt
26 X 72 inSold $2,200.00
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Sinclair Falls
Amanda Maglis-Long
48 X 24 in
$1,000.00 -
Basking in the Sun
Marjorie Mae Broadhead
30 X 24 in
$1,200.00 -
Cowboy Conference
Colin Bell
24 X 36 in
$2,350.00 -
Larch Valley
Alison Philpotts
48 X 60 in
$3,800.00 -
Writing My Story
Lynette Melnyk
24 X 36 in
$1,200.00 -
Highwood Pass
Chester Lees
12 X 36 inSold $600.00
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Billy the Kid [1055]
Colin Bell
12 X 16 in
$360.00 -
End of a Beautiful Day
Alison Philpotts
48 X 60 in
$4,200.00 -
Looking Around
Lynn Cameron
24 X 30 in
$720.00 -
Elk River at Fernie [1086]
Colin Bell
24 X 36 in
$1,600.00 -
Passing Fancy
Michele Taras
24 X 30 in
$480.00
Sustainable Mediums?
We are often asked if there is a paint medium which is more environmentally sustainable than others. Unfortunately, this is not a straightforward question. Each of the most popular mediums – acrylic, oil, watercolour – have their pros and cons from an environmental standpoint, and artists cannot easily switch between the mediums as it takes years to develop skills in any single one. There are, however, more eco-friendly paint products within each medium.
One thing we can say from direct experience is that artists are very inventive with reusing and giving life to materials which would otherwise be thrown aside. Very little gets wasted in a world where everything can be used for inspiration!
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