Painting Surface For Acrylic
Acrylic Painting by Nkolika Anyabolu
Acrylic paint is very beautiful but can be very annoying and frustrating to use. Somehow when I was starting off in my world of painting I thought acrylic paint could be applied to any surface (I do not know where I got that notion!), but I soon discovered it is not true.
Though it can adhere to many surfaces; it is best to avoid surfaces that are oily or contain wax.
Fast forward 25 years and after lots of trials and error mixed with lots of research and discussions with other artists I can confidently say that Acrylic is one of the most versatile painting media available.
Acrylic paint can be used on
Paper (Any type of paper would accept acrylic paint)
Wood
Canvas
Ceramic
Glass
Stone, brick for murals
Before applying Acrylic paint to any surface it is advisable to prepare the surface with an Acrylic based primer. These are available in different sizes and are essential for working with Acrylic.
You can browse a wide selection here.
Canvases can be bought ready stretched and primed or they can be bought in the raw form ready for priming and stretching.
I often buy ready primed canvas in large rolls (as they are cheaper!) and either use them like that or apply 1 or 2 extra layers of primer before I use them.
Canvases are also available as canvas boards or panels which are much more sturdy and do not need stretching. There is a large variety of sizes to choose from.
Canvas sheets, pads and blocks are a very cheap alternative to stretched canvas, panels and boards. They are easy to cut to size and perfect for experimenting with colours or trying out new techniques.
5.8” x 4.1” (A6)
Printed on premium quality gloss finish 300gm card stock.
Made from my Oil Painting of a Golden Eagle.
Comes with matching C6 envelope.
Blank inside for your own personal message
Image size area is approximately 42cm x 23cm (16.5” x 19”)
Archival Giclée print on 245gms acid-free fine art paper.
Printed using Canon Lucia Ink Set known to last for more than 100 years.
Comes with a mount made from conservation mount board which is non acidic and would not fade over time.
Signed by the artist- Nkolika Anyabolu
Ready-to-frame.
Will be posted wrapped in a protective film and mailed flat with a sturdy backing.
Measures 5" x 5"
Printed on premium quality gloss finish 300gm card stock
Made from my Acrylic Painting of Zebra. I captured the shot while out on a walk in Maun, Botswana.
Complete with matching envelope.
Blank inside for your own personal message
Image size area is approximately 18.5cm x 27.5cm (7.3” x 10.8”)
Archival Giclée print on 245gms acid-free fine art paper.
Printed using Canon Lucia Ink Set known to last for more than 100 years.
Comes with a mount (4cm across) made from conservation mount board which is non acidic and would not fade over time.
49.5 cm x 42.6 cm (19.5” x 16.8”)
Archival Giclée print on 245 gms acid-free fine art paper.
Printed using Canon Lucia Ink Set known to last for more than 100 years.
Comes with a mount made from conservation mount board which is non acidic and would not fade over time.
Signed by the artist- Nkolika Anyabolu
Ready-to-frame.
Will be posted wrapped in a protective film and mailed flat with a sturdy backing.
49.5 cm x 51 cm (19.5” x 20”)
Archival Giclée print on 245gms acid-free fine art paper.
Printed using Canon Lucia Ink Set known to last for more than 100 years.
Comes with a mount made from conservation mount board which is non acidic and would not fade over time.
Signed by the artist- Nkolika Anyabolu
Ready-to-frame.
Will be posted wrapped in a protective film and mailed flat with a sturdy backing.
Beautiful calming sunset day at Hole’s bay, Poole.
Approx 8 cm x 17 cm and 0.8 cm thick
Original Acrylic Painting.
Painting continues over the sides.
Easy to display.
Comes with a mini easel for easy display.
Painted with professional quality acrylic paint.
Fade resistant.
Can be wiped clean.
Does not need a frame.
5.8” x 4.1” (A6)
Printed on premium quality gloss finish 300gm card stock.
Made from my Oil Painting of the trail leading to my village home in Nigeria. The trail was surrounded by palm trees.
Comes with matching C6 envelope.
Blank inside for your own personal message
5.8” x 4.1” (A6)
Printed on premium quality gloss finish 300gm card stock.
Made from my Oil Painting of a wave on the Sandbanks Beach, Poole.
Comes with matching C6 envelope.
Blank inside for your own personal message
5.8” X 4.1” (A6)
Printed on premium quality gloss finish 300gm card stock
Made from my Oil Painting of a Leopard.
Complete with matching C6 envelope.
Blank inside for your own personal message
5.8” X 4.1” (A6)
Printed on premium quality gloss finish 300gm card stock.
Made from my Oil painting of a sunset in Maun, Botswana.
Comes with matching C6 envelope.
Blank inside for your own personal message
5.8” x 4.1” (A6)
Printed on premium quality gloss finish 300gm card stock.
Made from my Oil Painting of 2 boats on the banks of a river in Shakawe, Botswana.
Comes with matching C6 envelope.
Blank inside for your own personal message
47 cm x 48.2 cm (18.5” x 19”)
Archival Giclée print on 245gms acid-free fine art paper.
Printed using Canon Lucia Ink Set known to last for more than 100 years.
Comes with a mount made from conservation mount board which is non acidic and would not fade over time.
Signed by the artist- Nkolika Anyabolu
Ready-to-frame.
Will be posted wrapped in a protective film and mailed flat with a sturdy backing.
Archival Giclée print on 245gms acid-free fine art paper.
Printed using Canon Lucia Ink Set known to last for more than 100 years.
Comes with a mount made from conservation mount board which is non acidic and would not fade over time.
Signed by the artist- Nkolika Anyabolu
Ready-to-frame.
Will be posted wrapped in a protective film and mailed flat with a sturdy backing.
Measures 5" x 5"
Printed on premium quality gloss finish 300gm card stock.
Made from my Oil Painting of an elephant and its calf.
Complete with matching envelope.
Blank inside for your own personal message
48.2 cm x 36 cm (19” x 14.2”)
Archival Giclée print on 245gms acid-free fine art paper.
Printed using Canon Lucia Ink Set known to last for more than 100 years.
Comes with a mount made from conservation mount board which is non acidic and would not fade over time.
Signed by the artist- Nkolika Anyabolu
Ready-to-frame.
Will be posted wrapped in a protective film and mailed flat with a sturdy backing.
38.1 cm x 48.2 cm (15” x 19”)
Archival Giclée print on 245gms acid-free fine art paper.
Printed using Canon Lucia Ink Set known to last for more than 100 years.
Comes with a mount made from conservation mount board which is non acidic and would not fade over time.
Signed by the artist- Nkolika Anyabolu
Ready-to-frame.
Will be posted wrapped in a protective film and mailed flat with a sturdy backing.
18.5cm x 27.5cm (7.3” x 10.8”)
Archival Giclée print on 245gms acid-free fine art paper.
Printed using Canon Lucia Ink Set known to last for more than 100 years.
Comes with a mount (4cm across) made from conservation mount board which is non acidic and would not fade over time.
Signed by the artist Nkolika Anyabolu
Ready-to-frame.
Will be posted wrapped in a protective film and mailed flat with a sturdy backing.
42 cm x 23 cm (16.5” x 19”)
Archival Giclée print on 245gms acid-free fine art paper.
Printed using Canon Lucia Ink Set known to last for more than 100 years.
Comes with a mount made from conservation mount board which is non acidic and would not fade over time.
Signed by the artist- Nkolika Anyabolu
Ready-to-frame.
Will be posted wrapped in a protective film and mailed flat with a sturdy backing.
Approx 8cm x 17cm and 0.8cm thick
Beautiful sunset at Poole Bay.
Original Acrylic Painting
Painting continues over the sides.
Easy to display.
Comes with a mini easel for easy display.
Painted with professional quality acrylic paint.
Fade resistant.
Can be wiped clean.
Does not need a frame.
5.8” X 4.1” (A6)
Printed on premium quality gloss finish 300gm card stock.
Made from my Oil Painting of a Giraffe and its calf.
Complete with matching C6 envelope.
Blank inside for your own personal message