In 1999, when The Paint Spot was already 15 years old, we added the Tri-Art line to our several successful brands of artists' acrylics. We did this because we sensed a demand for a superior grade of acrylics at a more affordable price level. This could only be achieved with a Canadian-made product. During our testing sessions, before the decision was made, we were all impressed with these paints. We found them to feature a heavy pigment loading and an appealing range of colours that included many of the newer 'synthetics' like Quinacridones and Interference colours. In addition they offer some hues that are seldom seen in an acrylic, such as Viridian Greens, Sap Greens and Prussian Blue. The large proportion of single pigment colours enables the artist to create clean, bright mixes with less effort and fewer disappointments. And because they are manufactured in Canada, Tri-Art Acrylics bring these excellent features to you, the artist, at prices 23 to 29% lower than another well-known imported brand. Tri-Art acrylics are produced in two main bodies or viscosities: Hi-viscosity Acrylics, and Liquid Acrylics. Tri-Art High-viscosity Acrylics These acrylics, produced in a wide range of 92 colours, possess a heavier consistency than most other brands. They are available in 60 ml tubes and clear jars from 120 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 l and 3.78 l (gallon). Not all sizes are stocked, but we would be pleased to bring them in for you by special order. Volume Discounts on Tri-Art Paints: Buy $300 and Save 30%. Buy $1000 and save 35%.

What is it?
SLUDGE is the newest Tri-Art acrylic to hit the shelves. It’s ugly, gooey and we produce it in vast quantities. SLUDGE is a by-product of acrylic paint manufacturing. It is the combination of the precipitated solids amassed from our washwater, which has then been re-processed into thick and thin acrylic paint formats.

What can you use it for?
SLUDGE is an economical alternative to both a neutral ground and neutral colour. It can be used in the place of gesso when a muted base is desired. SLUDGE is semi-opaque and although grey in tone, can be used in small quantities as an opacifier or medium toned colour extender. The Thick SLUDGE has similar texture holding capabilities as our High Viscosity colours, while the Thin version is comparable to our Liquid line. There is a quantity of solid particulate in the paint, giving SLUDGE a light tooth that make it a suitable ground for mixed media applications. As this is paint made with 100% acrylic emulsion, it is comparable in character to other acrylics. Hence it is highly adhesive to a variety of surfaces, dries to a water resistant, semi-gloss finish and can be easily applied with painting tools.