Painting executed in the medium of acrylic resins
synthetic resins that dry rapidly, are water-soluble, and serve as a vehicle for any pigment.
Its effects may range from the transparent brilliance of watercolour to the density of oil paint. Acrylics are less affected by heat and deterioration than oils. They were first used by artists in the 1940s but became popular with Pop artists when they were produced commercially in the 1960s.