The Best Heavy-Body Acrylic Paints for Creating Bold Brushstrokes

Heavy-body acrylics are vital for artists who love playing with texture. These paints feature a higher viscosity than liquid paint, which makes them act almost like buttery oils, with improved ability to retain brushwork and knife work once they dry. This means you can achieve sturdy peaks and volume with greater ease. Ideal for use with a heavy, thick-bristle brush, heavy-body paints are great to work with when you want to achieve bold color and dramatic surface effects.