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 340 results
Give Me Five
Laurie Thompson
36 X 48 in
$1,700.00Escape Room
Laurie Thompson
36 X 48 in
$1,700.00Paris to London
Laurie Thompson
36 X 48 in
$1,700.00In All His Ways
Patricia Lortie
10 X 10 in
$275.00Flow
Patricia Lortie
24 X 24 in
$1,300.00Liquid Abstract 1
Patricia Lortie
74 X 106 in
$12,000.00Fluid 3
Patricia Lortie
40 X 60 in
$4,100.00Fluid 1
Patricia Lortie
40 X 60 in
$4,100.00Blue Suede Shoes
Lynette Melnyk
48 X 36 in
$1,800.00A Soft Exhale
Lynette Melnyk
36 X 48 in
$3,400.00Daydreaming in the Clouds
Lynette Melnyk
30 X 40 in
$1,400.00Lyrical Interlude
Lynette Melnyk
40.5 X 30.5 in
$1,400.00The Days Are Young
Lynette Melnyk
36 X 48 in
$3,400.00All That Matters
Lynette Melnyk
36.5 X 48.5 in
$1,800.00The Golden Hour
Alison Philpotts
40 X 48 in
$3,200.00Majestic View
Alison Philpotts
48 X 48 in
$4,200.00Birch Stand
Alison Philpotts
37.5 X 49.5 in
$2,800.00Cloudy Yet Calm
Alison Philpotts
60 X 48 in
$4,600.00Ranch Life
Alison Philpotts
36 X 84 in
$4,800.00On the Shore
Alison Philpotts
72 X 24 in
$3,200.00Nightfall on the River
Jean Grady
36 X 48 in
$1,200.00Algonquin Paddle
Jean Grady
30 X 40 in
$1,300.00Winter Shadows
Jean Grady
18 X 24 in
$460.00Windswept Pines
Jean Grady
36 X 48 in
$1,500.00Follow Your Dreams
Jean Grady
24 X 36 in
$800.00Sunset Ripples
Jean Grady
36 X 36 in
$1,385.00Avens Like Shade
Sheila Schaetzle
18 X 18 in
$575.00Memories Come Alive
Sheila Schaetzle
25.5 X 19.5 inSold $700.00
Eastern Bound
Sheila Schaetzle
25.5 X 19.5 in
$700.00Baler Days
Chester Lees
30 X 60 in
$2,070.00Canola Triumph
Chester Lees
11.5 X 27.5 in
$750.00Canola Pathway
Chester Lees
60 X 30 in
$2,070.00Til’ Death Do Us Part
Michele Taras
48 X 36 in
$1,800.00Lady and the Dane
Michele Taras
24 X 24 in
$550.00Shannon Lake
Dawn Thrasher
24 X 48 in
$2,400.00Gateway Trail
Dawn Thrasher
30 X 30 in
$1,920.00Runway 49
Kate Cleland
36.5 X 36.5 inSold $1,500.00
Level Crossing 49
Kate Cleland
40 X 40 in
$1,600.00Range Road
Kate Cleland
40 X 40 in
$1,600.00Street Tag
Kate Cleland
46 X 60 inSold $2,760.00
Dam
Kate Cleland
36.5 X 36.5 in
$1,500.00Rushing Waters
Alison Philpotts
36 X 84 in
$4,600.00Aquamarine
Alison Philpotts
48 X 48 in
$4,400.00Aqua Pura
Alison Philpotts
30 X 60 in
$2,800.00Bugaboos
Amanda Maglis-Long
36 X 24 in
$1,500.00
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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