Atelier Interactive Artists’ Acrylics FAQs

Why is Interactive different to all other acrylics?

Conventional acrylics have always dried too quickly, with no transition stage between wet and dry so that most painting is wet paint applied over dry. Atelier Interactive however, does not form a skin during the drying process so there is a ‘window of opportunity’ at the transition stage between wet and dry allowing you to rework the paint.

How fast does Interactive dry?

Interactive dries at the same rate as any conventional acrylic but dries differently. This difference allows you to rehydrate the paint when you want to continue working wet–in–wet.

Your warning system is the tacky, thick stage the paint goes through before drying. This is your signal to rehydrate and replace the water which is evaporating by using a water sprayer or damp brush. A good working consistency is maintained for as long as you wish to work wet-in-wet. As long as you continue to rehydrate, the paint surface will stay workable. Water spray intervals will vary according to air temperature and humidity.

What do I use if I want to slow down the drying time?

Atelier Slow Medium keeps the paint workable longer between sprayings and allows you to reblend the paint.

What do I use if I want a tougher, more conventional acrylic?

Use Atelier Fast Medium/Fixer mixed with Interactive to create a tougher paint that dries faster and allows more rapid painting techniques. Binder Medium can also be used to create tougher paint.

Does Interactive replace old Atelier?

Yes it does. However, if you like everything about old Atelier, just keep on painting as you have always done. But if you want to take part in the Interactive experience, work with a water sprayer and your painting will stay workable all day. You can use a wet, soft brush if you don’t like spraying.

Can I mix old Atelier with Interactive?

Yes you can, but the qualities of Interactive will be subdued. It’s best to under paint with old Atelier and finish off with Interactive.

Can I use any of my Atelier Mediums with Interactive?

Yes you can. All Atelier Mediums complement Interactive. Look out for three new mediums, Slow Medium, Fast Medium/Fixer and Unlocking Formula.

What other qualities can I expect with the new Interactive?

An uncured painting, say the following day is very hungry for water, like dry watercolour paper, and should be moistened to proceed in comfort: spray the whole surface generously, leave for a minute and then wipe off excess water with a cloth. The dampened surface is very sympathetic to work on like watercolour paper.Also pigment levels have been increased so you will find Interactive colours more intense.

The Unique Benefits of Interactive

• Patent Pending on Interactive

Interactive is a world first in acrylic paints. The formulation is so unique that it is patentable.