Acrylic Paintings

Indian Acrylic painting

Indian acrylic painting is a dynamic and evolving art form that reflects the country’s rich artistic heritage and modern innovations. Indian painters have adopted acrylics for their fast-drying properties and vibrant hues, enabling them to experiment with new styles and techniques. This medium allows artists to capture the vibrancy of Indian life, from bustling urban scenes to serene rural landscapes. Acrylic paintings in India often feature intricate details, bold colors, and unique compositions, making them a favorite among art collectors and enthusiasts.

Acrylic was a fairly new medium for Indian artists, just like how oil & watercolors were before the British introduced them to Indian painters. But eventually, artists such as M F Husain, S H Raza and other Bombay Progressive artists began experimenting with acrylic paints and eventually a lot more artists started using it. Now it is quite a common medium and a lot of artists have begun using acrylic as their primary medium. While there are misconceptions about oil being a much better or premium medium, acrylic’s unique properties & versatility has allowed artists to experiment more with faster results. On Artflute you will find acrylic being used by both senior & accomplished artists such as Laxman Aelay, Asit Patnaik, Dinkar Jadhav, Ashif Hossain, Iruvan Karunakaran to younger and emerging artists like Amol Pawar, Udaychand Goswami & Ekta Sharma.

Abstract Acrylic paintings on canvas

Abstract acrylic painting is a genre that transcends traditional boundaries, allowing artists to express their inner emotions and thoughts through shapes, colors, and forms. Indian abstract acrylic painters have gained recognition for their ability to merge cultural motifs with contemporary abstract techniques. These paintings often evoke a sense of mystery and curiosity, inviting viewers to interpret the artwork in their own unique ways. The flexibility of acrylic paint enables artists to create layered textures and complex compositions, making abstract acrylic paintings a captivating addition to any art collection.

Acrylic’s very versatile nature has further helped artists find their own unique style when painting abstracts. Ranging from mixing media, to using large brushes to unique brush strokes with textures, artists have found acrylics to be a great medium for abstract art. Some of S H Raza's abstract & geometric works were also created with acrylic as a medium. If you are specifically looking for abstract paintings in acrylic, do take a look at the works of Sheetal Singh, Kandan G, Udaychand Goswami, Ekta Sharma etc.

Acrylic Artists

Acrylic artists are known for their versatility and creativity, utilizing the medium’s quick-drying and vibrant properties to explore a wide range of subjects and styles. Indian acrylic artists, in particular, bring a unique perspective to the medium, often infusing their work with elements of Indian culture, mythology, and everyday life. These artists experiment with various techniques, such as layering, glazing, and texturing, to produce compelling and diverse artworks. Whether they are creating realistic portraits, vivid landscapes, or abstract compositions, acrylic artists continuously push the boundaries of what can be achieved with this medium.

Acrylic as a media is now widely used by most Indian contemporary artists and has been used across different styles & subjects like abstracts, figurative works, on fibreglass sculptures, even for surreal art. On Artflute you can find artists who use acrylics purely like Siddhesh Rane, Varsha Kharatmal, Ramchandra Kharatmal, Mohammed Osman to artists who used acrylics with other mixed media like Sachin Kharat, Amol Pawar, Sukanta Das, to artists who create acrylic works with a distinct technique like Dinkar Jadhav, Ashif Hossain.