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Ocelot II

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1. Depends on how big and complicated it is and what kind of paint you use.

Sun Apr 20, 2025, 11:16 AM

Apr 20

Could be a few days or less; could be a year or more. Acrylic paint dries fast, almost immediately, while oil paint is very slow to dry. Water color dries fairly quickly but if you are using a wash you want it wet. I use oils so it's usually at least a month, and then longer to dry enough to frame. If you start out with a sketch that you transfer to your surface that's hours or days before you start painting. There is no set time; it takes as long as it takes.

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a question if i may ??? how long doess it take to do a painting for yall. from idear to cananvass . thanks [View all] AllaN01Bear Apr 20 OP

Depends on how big and complicated it is and what kind of paint you use. Ocelot II Apr 20 #1

thanks for responding. as u said , it isnt a race . AllaN01Bear Apr 20 #2

I usually spend a minimum of 8-12 hours on a smaller piece. More if it is large and if I am struggling. I don't LiberalLoner Apr 20 #3

I work in watercolor and it can take from under an hour to months. fierywoman Apr 20 #4

Like anything creative , it depends. Srkdqltr Apr 20 #5

Since the majority of my work... GiqueCee Apr 20 #6

thanks to all who responded. AllaN01Bear Apr 20 #7

It all depends.. sdfernando Apr 20 #8