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Aerosol Paint

Francis Bacon, Self-Portrait, 1987 © The Estate of Francis Bacon. All rights reserved. DACS 2018

Aerosol paint (colloquially known as spray paint) is acrylic paint stored in a pressurised container, which is released in a spray upon the depression of a valve button. The use of aerosol paint results in a smooth, evenly coated surface.