Acrylic Paint
Acrylic paint is a fast-drying, water-based paint made with pigment and an acrylic polymer binder. It is widely used in art and decorative projects because it is versatile and durable.
Painter
Ashley Longshore
Ashley Longshore is an American contemporary painter, sculptor, and entrepreneur known for Pop-inspired work combining celebrity imagery, fashion, text, humor, and consumer culture.
Ashley Longshore quick facts
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| Born | August 19, 1975 · Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Died | — |
| Nationality | American |
| Movements | Pop Art |
| Based in | New York City |
| Paint types | Acrylic paint |
| Painting surfaces | Canvas · Wood panels |
| Painting methods | Layered acrylic and mixed-media painting with gold leaf and resin finishes |
| Other materials | Mixed media · Gold leaf · Heavy resin |
| Common subjects | Pop culture, feminism, fashion, celebrities, consumerism, text, humor, and luxury imagery |
| Known for | Building an independent art business with an early and extensive use of social media |
| Notable works | We Are the People Our Parents Warned Us About · Audrey Profile Cut Out with Multi-Color Butterfly Swarm and Gold Leaf |
Sources: Ashley Longshore biography, Ashley Longshore: We Are the People Our Parents Warned Us About, Ashley Longshore: Audrey Profile Cut Out with Multi-Color Butterfly Swarm and Gold Leaf, and Business Jet Traveler profile.
Paint types used
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Surface types used
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Canvas
Canvas is a woven fabric support used for paintings, banners, bags, décor, and other projects. Artist canvas may be raw, sized, acrylic-primed, oil-primed, or factory-coated, and each condition changes how paint absorbs and bonds.
Wood
Wood is a natural, porous material with grain patterns and absorbency that vary by species and cut. Its surface may also contain knots, resin, or an existing finish.
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