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Golden Open Acrylics 148ml Light Phthalo Blue
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Golden : Open : Slow Drying Acrylic Paint : 148ml (5oz) : Light Phthalo Blue
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originally posted on dickblick.com
I was painting in a very hot and dry climate and had difficulties with my acrylic paints drying too fast on me, so I was excited to learn that Golden made Golden Open acrylic paints promising a slower drying time. They do dry slower, but unfortunately at the expense of pigment load. It is very difficult to get coverage with these paints so I found it best to use them with regular acrylic paints to get more open time and better coverage.That said, I think it best to just use regular acrylic paints with a retarder on a Masterson palette with the wet sponge. So essentially these paints are useless, and I would return them if possible. I also don't like the color of the yellow ochre and burnt umber that I bought, perhaps because they have so much medium and retarder in ... MoreI was painting in a very hot and dry climate and had difficulties with my acrylic paints drying too fast on me, so I was excited to learn that Golden made Golden Open acrylic paints promising a slower drying time. They do dry slower, but unfortunately at the expense of pigment load. It is very difficult to get coverage with these paints so I found it best to use them with regular acrylic paints to get more open time and better coverage.That said, I think it best to just use regular acrylic paints with a retarder on a Masterson palette with the wet sponge. So essentially these paints are useless, and I would return them if possible. I also don't like the color of the yellow ochre and burnt umber that I bought, perhaps because they have so much medium and retarder in them. I much prefer the yellow ochre I purchased from Utrecht many years ago, much more chroma and covering power.
originally posted on dickblick.com
I was using a tube of Ultrecht yellow ochre and it was grainy and hard to mix with other colors. Little specks of unmixed yellow ochre kept settling out of my mixed color and showing up on my brush at inopportune times. I swapped it out for the Golden Open Yellow Ochre and problem solved! Like all the Golden Open paints I am using this one is also buttery smooth highly pigmented and easy to work with.
originally posted on dickblick.com
This is a great starter set for Golden Open paints. I bought it to see how G.Open paints work for me and they are fantastic for multiple pulls from the plant...really can expand the options for a gel print. So I am hooked and have added other colors to my stash of Golden Open PaintI also use regular quicker drying acrylics as well -- just depends upon what I am trying to accomplish.
| To Use With | Acrylic |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
Golden Open Acrylics 148ml Light Phthalo Blue
Delivery $9.90
Golden : Open : Slow Drying Acrylic Paint : 148ml (5oz) : Light Phthalo Blue
Free 60-day returns
I was painting in a very hot and dry climate and had difficulties with my acrylic paints drying too fast on me, so I was excited to learn that Golden made Golden Open acrylic paints promising a slower drying time. They do dry slower, but unfortunately at the expense of pigment load. It is very difficult to get coverage with these paints so I found it best to use them with regular acrylic paints to get more open time and better coverage.That said, I think it best to just use regular acrylic paints with a retarder on a Masterson palette with the wet sponge. So essentially these paints are useless, and I would return them if possible. I also don't like the color of the yellow ochre and burnt umber that I bought, perhaps because they have so much medium and retarder in ... MoreI was painting in a very hot and dry climate and had difficulties with my acrylic paints drying too fast on me, so I was excited to learn that Golden made Golden Open acrylic paints promising a slower drying time. They do dry slower, but unfortunately at the expense of pigment load. It is very difficult to get coverage with these paints so I found it best to use them with regular acrylic paints to get more open time and better coverage.That said, I think it best to just use regular acrylic paints with a retarder on a Masterson palette with the wet sponge. So essentially these paints are useless, and I would return them if possible. I also don't like the color of the yellow ochre and burnt umber that I bought, perhaps because they have so much medium and retarder in them. I much prefer the yellow ochre I purchased from Utrecht many years ago, much more chroma and covering power.
I was using a tube of Ultrecht yellow ochre and it was grainy and hard to mix with other colors. Little specks of unmixed yellow ochre kept settling out of my mixed color and showing up on my brush at inopportune times. I swapped it out for the Golden Open Yellow Ochre and problem solved! Like all the Golden Open paints I am using this one is also buttery smooth highly pigmented and easy to work with.
This is a great starter set for Golden Open paints. I bought it to see how G.Open paints work for me and they are fantastic for multiple pulls from the plant...really can expand the options for a gel print. So I am hooked and have added other colors to my stash of Golden Open PaintI also use regular quicker drying acrylics as well -- just depends upon what I am trying to accomplish.
All of the Golden Open Acrylics are a delight to work with. Richly pigmented and slow to dry. I can blend, glaze and paint wet on wet similar to oils . They do not have the body of the fast drying heavy acrylics and impasto impressionist techniques are difficult to achieve but they do deliver exactly what Golden says they will.
I love oil paints. However, the drying time, even with additives, can be too long for some art calls and commissions. I decided to try Golden's Open acrylic line and am extremely pleased. The smooth consistency and drying time is similar to oil painting, which I absolutely love. Plus they cost a fraction of what oil paints do! As with all Golden products, these paints offer superior pigmentation and flow. I highly recommend this line to all artists who love acrylics but not the rapid dry time as well as those who love oils but do not like the delayed drying time.
I am really happy with this acrylic paint. The array of colors now is great. It has a good consistency, can be thinned with water. Also makes wonderful glazes. I can come back to my painting tomorrow and still blend into the existing paint on the canvas if I want to. It's not "wet" but by adding a glaze I can get into the existing layer if desired. I spray wet my pallet before putting a lid on it, and have also wrapped my pallet with film wrap then the lid if I won't be able to return to it for numerous days....the paint is fine. This saves a TON of $ by not throwing out dried paint. Also lots of pallet paper! I don't use the sponge under my pallet I find it makes the paint too wet. To be honest the only thing I don't care for is the Open mediums. My experience with ... MoreI am really happy with this acrylic paint. The array of colors now is great. It has a good consistency, can be thinned with water. Also makes wonderful glazes. I can come back to my painting tomorrow and still blend into the existing paint on the canvas if I want to. It's not "wet" but by adding a glaze I can get into the existing layer if desired. I spray wet my pallet before putting a lid on it, and have also wrapped my pallet with film wrap then the lid if I won't be able to return to it for numerous days....the paint is fine. This saves a TON of $ by not throwing out dried paint. Also lots of pallet paper! I don't use the sponge under my pallet I find it makes the paint too wet. To be honest the only thing I don't care for is the Open mediums. My experience with them is it turns the paint to glue. Even the thinner. But a touch of water works great. I've tried other paints that say they are like oils, but this one is the only one I would recommend. It's my go to Acrylic. Great product.!
I'm returning to painting after 25 years or more and decided to try Golden Open Acrylics and avoid the use of solvents and the accompanying fumes. I may go back and try Gamblin oils and Gamsol but for now I'm starting with these because I have a chronically ill child in the house and want to avoid her being exposed to any potentially harmful fumes.Granted I've been away from painting for a long time, but I have to say my first impression of Open Acrylics has been very favorable. I've noticed some reviewers' complaints about the creamy consistency of the paint but I've personally found it very pleasant for my style of painting. It mixes well right out of the tube and lays down with enough thickness to suit my style of painting.As for the open drying time, it ... MoreI'm returning to painting after 25 years or more and decided to try Golden Open Acrylics and avoid the use of solvents and the accompanying fumes. I may go back and try Gamblin oils and Gamsol but for now I'm starting with these because I have a chronically ill child in the house and want to avoid her being exposed to any potentially harmful fumes.Granted I've been away from painting for a long time, but I have to say my first impression of Open Acrylics has been very favorable. I've noticed some reviewers' complaints about the creamy consistency of the paint but I've personally found it very pleasant for my style of painting. It mixes well right out of the tube and lays down with enough thickness to suit my style of painting.As for the open drying time, it seems to work as advertised. The first time I used it I left it on my palette overnight, just to see about the dry time. Upon my return about 24 hours later it was still wet and mixable on the palette and still wet on the canvas as well. This opens up some possibilities for methods that I never really had with other acrylics. I feel like I can comfortably commit to using it for a while and spending the time learning it's particular characteristics.
These Open Acrylics are becoming my favorites medium to work with. I have been an artist for many years, and love every medium: watercolor, acrylics, oils, pastels. What I love most about this particular product is that it gives me the freedom that acrylics gives me for layering and glazing quickly (like the next day as opposed to waiting multiple days to a week with oil), yet it also gives me the freedom to blend like oils. I feel that it really gives me the best of both worlds. They do feel a bit different than oils (which is probably obvious because they are still acrylics), but I've come to really like it. I've tried water-soluble oils to retain that oil feeling and outcome, but I find that although water works with them, it doesn't work super well. I ended up ... MoreThese Open Acrylics are becoming my favorites medium to work with. I have been an artist for many years, and love every medium: watercolor, acrylics, oils, pastels. What I love most about this particular product is that it gives me the freedom that acrylics gives me for layering and glazing quickly (like the next day as opposed to waiting multiple days to a week with oil), yet it also gives me the freedom to blend like oils. I feel that it really gives me the best of both worlds. They do feel a bit different than oils (which is probably obvious because they are still acrylics), but I've come to really like it. I've tried water-soluble oils to retain that oil feeling and outcome, but I find that although water works with them, it doesn't work super well. I ended up integrating them into my regular oils and use solvent, thereby removing any benefit of the water-soluble, easy cleanup. And of course, with oils, I always have a bunch of wet canvases that need a safe place to dry for weeks. The Golden Opens are dry the next day (unless you use it really thick, then give it 2), and ready to varnish in three days.I've also used the Atelier Interactives, and I really want to love them, but I like the feel of the Golden Opens better. With the Ateliers, I always seem to have the problem of lifting the previous layer (maybe it's because I use a lot of glazing techniques). And though you can certainly blend them, I find that blending with the Opens is more natural for me. There are sure a lot of great examples of very well done artwork with the Atelier Interactives, so clearly it's just whatever you decide feels better for you and whatever gives you better results. For me, I like that the Opens blend more naturally and then stay put.I will also just make a quick note that my first layer of blocking in is always done with regular, quick-drying acrylics, because I have no need for that part to blend. In fact the fast drying time of regular acrylics is perfect for that stage.
These paints did exactly what I expected, stayed wet on my palette. I have been struggling with paint drying too fast on my palette so I decided to give these a try. They're the same consistency of the regular heavy body acrylics from Golden but they take a little getting used to because they dry slower on the canvas too. The set is a good starter set to use to try. Definitely recommended.
I didn't expect to like the Open line from Golden as much as I do but wanted to try it, and I LOVE IT. I originally was an oil painter but due to circumstances work more often with acrylic these days, but I find typical acrylics dry too quickly for the techniques I enjoy using. sometimes I use water mixable oils but they can also take forever to dry, so these Open paints are an amazing happy middle ground they stay workable for much longer but still dry by the next day. planning to get more soon, I want a full palette of these honestly. Golden is always amazing, I love their fluid line as well. #sweepstakes
| To Use With | Acrylic |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
Golden Open Acrylic Colour has an extended drying time, allowing you to work with your paint for longer. These colours are very versatile: they can be used directly from the tube for traditional styles and plein air painting, or for monoprinting and screen printing. Open colours are workable for a similar length of time as professional oil colours (up to 100 times the drying time of regular acrylic paint). Unlike oils, you can use them without any strong solvents. You can blend, soften, shade, glaze, and use fine detail, and the paint will remain workable and wet. The range has a slightly softer consistency than Golden Heavy Body paints.
Golden Open Acrylic Colour has an extended drying time, allowing you to work with your paint for longer. These colours are very versatile: they can be used directly from the tube for traditional styles and plein air painting, or for monoprinting and screen printing. Open colours are workable for a similar length of time as professional oil colours (up to 100 times the drying time of regular acrylic paint). Unlike oils, you can use them without any strong solvents. You can blend, soften, shade, glaze, and use fine detail, and the paint will remain workable and wet. The range has a slightly softer consistency than Golden Heavy Body paints.
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The lowest price we last saw for Golden : Open : Slow Drying Acrylic Paint : 148ml (5oz) : Light Phthalo Blue was $32.00 at theartshop.com.au, compared across 2 retailers (last seen 13 May 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $28.39 on 4 Aug 2025.
Prices last updated 13 May 2026.
Golden : Open : Slow Drying Acrylic Paint : 148ml (5oz) : Light Phthalo Blue
Golden Open Acrylic Colour has an extended drying time, allowing you to work with your paint for longer. These colours are very versatile: they can be used directly from the tube for traditional styles and plein air painting, or for monoprinting and screen printing. Open colours are workable for a similar length of time as professional oil colours (up to 100 times the drying time of regular acrylic paint). Unlike oils, you can use them without any strong solvents. You can blend, soften, shade, glaze, and use fine detail, and the paint will remain workable and wet. The range has a slightly softer consistency than Golden Heavy Body paints.
Golden Open Acrylic Colour has an extended drying time, allowing you to work with your paint for longer. These colours are very versatile: they can be used directly from the tube for traditional styles and plein air painting, or for monoprinting and screen printing. Open colours are workable for a similar length of time as professional oil colours (up to 100 times the drying time of regular acrylic paint). Unlike oils, you can use them without any strong solvents. You can blend, soften, shade, glaze, and use fine detail, and the paint will remain workable and wet. The range has a slightly softer consistency than Golden Heavy Body paints.
