I use Golden Fluid acrylics in my work. I paint full time and am grateful to say I'm a proffessional artist. I can rely on Golden paints to be consistent is all respects. I have never had any problems with Golden paint. I have tried other brands but know that when I have important work to make, I use Golden Fluid Acrylics. The qulity of the finish is so good that I do not have to varnish. The metallics have a wonderful sheen to them, I love all of them. Each time I make an order, which is at least once a month, I order a new pigment to try. The only color I have been disappointed in was the Dioxizine Purple. I found that Liquitex makes a better Diox Purple than Golden...prettier.

I like to use this paint on smooth surfaces such as gesso board, but it works great on well sanded canvas as well. The pigment is very rich, just a tiny bit on the tip of the brush can produce beautiful color that goes a surprisingly long way on the canvas. I do use a slightly thicker titanium white from another brand when I am trying to mask an area to paint over, as the white from these Golden fluid paints sometimes requires 2 coats in my experience. A wet palette is highly recommended, because these spread thin on the palette and as such dry very quickly. I like that I can paint almost like gouache without having to thin the paint with a medium or water like I would with heavy body acrylics. If you are looking to paint a smooth, flat painting without having to ... MoreI like to use this paint on smooth surfaces such as gesso board, but it works great on well sanded canvas as well. The pigment is very rich, just a tiny bit on the tip of the brush can produce beautiful color that goes a surprisingly long way on the canvas. I do use a slightly thicker titanium white from another brand when I am trying to mask an area to paint over, as the white from these Golden fluid paints sometimes requires 2 coats in my experience. A wet palette is highly recommended, because these spread thin on the palette and as such dry very quickly. I like that I can paint almost like gouache without having to thin the paint with a medium or water like I would with heavy body acrylics. If you are looking to paint a smooth, flat painting without having to mess with mediums this paint is great. If you want texture in your painting go with heavy body. #sweepstakes

#sweepstakes...my first purchase of Golden fluid acrylics. The bottle is only 1 ounce but I think it will go far. As usual from Blick, everything I ordered came quickly and the order was spot on. Now for the paint. It is wonderful, both in color and application. I may be spoiled already. Price was right and selection was huge.