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Painting Media

There are many painting media available to students and artists ranging from centuries old traditional types to fairly modern innovations. There have been recent advancements in some media to limit the toxicity exposure to artists to decrease health risks, such as water soluable oil paints. Each media has unique qualities and techniques that will be briefly explained in this section.

Painting media is available in a wide range of grades, from student grade to professional quality. Most art supply stores carry a variety of each media for the professional and amateur artists.

For a list of online art suppliers, click here.

Kinsey Girardi; self portrait; acrylic; 2008

Sites about Painting Media:
Online Art Center: Painting Media
MOCA: Painting Media
The Painting Guide