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The Velveteen Ocelot

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4. Oil painting is actually easier than watercolors, though it's messier,

Reply to LiberalLoner (Original post)

Tue Jul 14, 2020, 12:51 PM

Jul 2020

because you can paint over your mistakes. But for best results, paint light colors over dark ones. Also look at the tube to see whether the paint you are using is opaque or transparent; it makes a difference. And mixing white paint with anything else will make that color opaque.

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Trying to learn how to oil paint. [View all] LiberalLoner Jul 2020 OP

Nice! Do you take an easel to the spot, or how does that work? soothsayer Jul 2020 #1

Oh, I just paint from a photo LiberalLoner Jul 2020 #2

You're off to a great start with the oils soothsayer Jul 2020 #3

Thank you! LiberalLoner Jul 2020 #11

Oil painting is actually easier than watercolors, though it's messier, The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2020 #4

Thank you! I do have soooo much to learn, just starting. But it is WAYYYY easier than watercolors! LiberalLoner Jul 2020 #10

Really nice composition. sinkingfeeling Jul 2020 #5

Thank you! LiberalLoner Jul 2020 #8

My favorite part is what you are NOT doing. LunaSea Jul 2020 #6

Wow thank you! LiberalLoner Jul 2020 #7

You'll love it! lunatica Jul 2020 #9

Thank you! I am in love with oils, except for the solvents which make me sick LiberalLoner Jul 2020 #12

That's why I gave up painting with oils, but lunatica Jul 2020 #13

Thank you! The lavender stuff seems to be working okay for me so far... LiberalLoner Jul 2020 #14

Your painting is really good, especially the clouds! The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2020 #15

Thank you! I am going to keep trying to learn more! ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2020 #16

Well-you are certainly not without talent! flotsam Jul 2020 #17

Thank you! ❤️ LiberalLoner Jul 2020 #18

Very nice! bif Jul 2020 #19

Thank you so much! I know what you mean, so many art supplies to explore! LiberalLoner Jul 2020 #20

Fantastic painting! Mossfern Jul 2020 #21

Thank you so much! How do you do with lavender spike oil or M.Graham walnut based mediums? LiberalLoner Jul 2020 #22

I've only worked with linseed oil based paint Mossfern Jul 2020 #23

There are wonderful products out there now...you don't need solvents at all...can use LiberalLoner Jul 2020 #24

Thanks for the information Mossfern Jul 2020 #25

I've heard they are good, LiberalLoner Jul 2020 #26