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In reply to the discussion: Trying to learn how to oil paint. [View all]

LiberalLoner

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26. I've heard they are good,
Wed Jul 22, 2020, 07:14 PM
Jul 2020

Most of my paints are Gamblin and Williamsburg and I have been very pleased with them.

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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
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