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acrylic painting

[/əˈkrɪlɪk ˈpeɪntɪŋ/]
nounpl: acrylic paintings
pintura acrílica
1. A painting created using acrylic paint, a fast-drying synthetic polymer-based paint
She completed a beautiful acrylic painting of the sunset in just two hours.
Ela completou uma pintura acrílica linda do pôr do sol em apenas duas horas.
2. The artistic technique or medium of working with acrylic paints on canvas or other surfaces
Acrylic painting is popular among both beginners and professional artists.
A pintura acrílica é popular entre artistas iniciantes e profissionais.
Synonyms
acrylic artacrylic work
Antonyms
oil paintingwatercolor paintinggouache painting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pintura acrílica
Most common term used in Brazil
São Paulo
pintura acrílica
Standard usage in artistic communities
Portugal
pintura acrílica
Standard European Portuguese term
General Brazilian
quadro em acrílico
Alternative phrase meaning 'acrylic painting/artwork'

Related Idioms & Phrases

work in acrylics
acrylic on canvas
dry quickly like acrylic paint
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