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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
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.