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Acrylic and oil paintstick

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Acrylic and oil paintstick refers to a type of art medium that combines acrylic or oil paints with wax binders. It comes in stick form, allowing artists to apply color directly onto surfaces like canvas or paper.

Related terms

Medium: The material used by an artist to create their artwork.

Impasto technique: A painting technique where thick layers of paint are applied to create texture and three-dimensional effects.

Mixed media: Artwork that incorporates multiple materials or mediums such as collage, painting, drawing, etc.

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  • AP Art History - Unit 10 Overview: Global Contemporary, 1980 CE to Present

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