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 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 the 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 308 results
Cat’s Eye
Michele Taras
24 X 18 in
$450.00Embrasse-Moi
Michele Taras
30 X 24 in
$450.00Moraine Lake Wonder
Holly Burghardt
30 X 72 in
$3,300.00Summertime With the Sisters
Holly Burghardt
30 X 60 in
$2,750.00The Crown
Holly Burghardt
40 X 60 in
$3,600.00Along the Bow
Holly Burghardt
40 X 30 in
$1,850.00Wander
Holly Burghardt
40 X 40 in
$2,500.00Rise
Holly Burghardt
24 X 60 in
$2,250.00Stand Together
Holly Burghardt
60 X 36 in
$3,250.00Renew Again
Holly Burghardt
48 X 40 in
$2,900.00Little Houses
Kate Cleland
16.5 X 16.5 in
$375.00Duplex
Kate Cleland
16.5 X 16.5 in
$375.00Through Road
Kate Cleland
16.5 X 16.5 in
$375.00Canola
Kate Cleland
16.5 X 16.5 in
$375.00Merge | My Lot
Kate Cleland
16.5 X 16.5 in
$375.00 – $750.00T-Junction | Bike Path
Kate Cleland
16.5 X 16.5 in
$375.00 – $750.00Power
Sheila Schaetzle
14 X 14 in
$350.00Suspended in Time
Sheila Schaetzle
26 X 20 in
$800.00Along the Riverbed
Sheila Schaetzle
36 X 60 in
$3,600.00Tall Avens
Sheila Schaetzle
36 X 18 in
$870.00Keep Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’
Amanda Maglis-Long
15 X 30 in
$825.00The Drop
Amanda Maglis-Long
24 X 24 in
$1,000.00Traffic on the Range Road
Amanda Maglis-Long
30 X 24 in
$1,250.00Big Sky
Amanda Maglis-Long
16 X 40 in
$1,150.00Morant’s Curve
Amanda Maglis-Long
48 X 36 in
$3,025.00Windows: March
Mary Jo Major
24 X 20 in
$450.00Windows: January
Mary Jo Major
28 X 22 in
$550.00Colour Notes
Mary Jo Major
24 X 48 in
$1,400.00Starstruck
Mary Jo Major
40 X 60 in
$2,400.00Game On
Mary Jo Major
20 X 24 in
$550.00Twilight Sunset
Eleanor Boyden
30 X 48 in
$1,440.00Desert Indigo Sky
Eleanor Boyden
48 X 30 in
$1,440.00River Rocks
Alison Philpotts
30 X 84 in
$4,200.00Peace of Nature
Alison Philpotts
24 X 72 in
$2,800.00Beautiful Birches
Alison Philpotts
30 X 84 in
$4,000.00Foothills Expanse
Alison Philpotts
24 X 72 in
$2,800.00Canmore Hotel & Mountain [1275]
Colin Bell
18 X 24 in
$800.00Sequoia Floating in Matter #4
Claudette Losier
30 X 24 in
$1,500.00Chasing
Claudette Losier
30 X 24 in
$1,500.00Stopping
Claudette Losier
30 X 24 in
$1,500.00Tumble | Rock Force
Dawn Thrasher
30 X 30 in
$1,920.00 – $3,840.00Aqua Verde
Dawn Thrasher
42 X 48 in
$3,100.00Latent Bliss II
Elena Myasnikova
40 X 16 in
$1,400.00Relay
Anne-Marie Olczak
42 X 42 in
$2,750.00West Hill
Anne-Marie Olczak
40 X 30 in
$2,250.00
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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