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Hi,
I have just started oil painting again after a 12 year break following a gardening injury. My paints all seem to have survived the break and even my mediums are in working order. Most of my brushes survived the break, tucked away in foldable pockets. My technique, however, may need a bit of tweaking.
I have drawn (until my 12 year break) my entire life and am now officially beyond middle age. I have been frightened of colour for much of my life, and began oil painting a few years before I was forced to stop, following my accident. I had learned enough to be dangerous with a brush!
Having been reluctant to self promote and market my work over the years, I feel it is time for me be begin in earnest. I am not a fb member, nor do I have a website. Perhaps it is time for one or the other or both? Advice in marketing, useful sites, and help with colour and composition as well as technique as well as any other constructive criticism would be gratefully received. I make a point on other forums in the past of not "liking" other posts, but if I like them I comment, or if I can help with a problem, I will comment also. I hope no one is put off by my not hitting "like" buttons?
Is there a place we post works, or a special way of doing so?
Thanks.
I have just started oil painting again after a 12 year break following a gardening injury. My paints all seem to have survived the break and even my mediums are in working order. Most of my brushes survived the break, tucked away in foldable pockets. My technique, however, may need a bit of tweaking.
I have drawn (until my 12 year break) my entire life and am now officially beyond middle age. I have been frightened of colour for much of my life, and began oil painting a few years before I was forced to stop, following my accident. I had learned enough to be dangerous with a brush!
Having been reluctant to self promote and market my work over the years, I feel it is time for me be begin in earnest. I am not a fb member, nor do I have a website. Perhaps it is time for one or the other or both? Advice in marketing, useful sites, and help with colour and composition as well as technique as well as any other constructive criticism would be gratefully received. I make a point on other forums in the past of not "liking" other posts, but if I like them I comment, or if I can help with a problem, I will comment also. I hope no one is put off by my not hitting "like" buttons?
Is there a place we post works, or a special way of doing so?
Thanks.
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On the main forum page you'll see a sub-forum called Post Your Paintings. That's the place to post works in progress and finished pieces for comment, suggestions and criticism.
I don't like the "like" button much either. Words mean so much more to me.
I look forward to seeing your work.
Thanks for the welcome, Richard_P
Wouldn't mind painting some scones etc. He-Huh
Thanks Guys
Do any of you people know where I might find VEGETARIAN suitable sized cotton paper for OILS?
I am planning on doing very small paintings of things important to me. Maybe no more than half a poatcard in size. even smaller most of the time. Hope to use the best paints very frugally. Might have to build a small art tool shed. Keep the shed in the open plan house. Chuckles. Where do you get good timber these days? An Art van or small truck?
Yeah, going to try Watercolours and Oils.
Thanks Tassie
I don't like your acrylics. I am too earthy for that.
https://www.jacksonsart.com/blog/2021/06/15/everything-you-need-to-know-about-oil-painting-paper/
Composition
Fine art oil painting papers are acid-free, with the majority being made of wood-free cellulose pulp. Arches Huile paper is the exception, being made of 100% cotton. As a result it is considered a professional grade paper, with a longer lifespan than wood pulp paper because it can better withstand changes in humidity and temperature. The long fibres of cotton also give the paper strength and the ability to withstand rough handling and wiping without easily tearing.
Oil Absorption
Arches is the only oil painting paper that is sized in the traditional way with animal gelatine;
Bit isolated down here and overwhelmed by options on the web. Predicting I will try some Hot and cold pressed 100 percent cotton paper. No wood pulp.
Thanks
What brand of Brushes should I use?
This could help me out.
Thanks
Looks like you will have to resort to some plastic surface or vegan paper, or coated fabrics.
Jackson’s art supply in the UK has a list of brushes and papers, etc, they carry which are vegan. Double check, though. Someone there is asleep at the wheel in their updating department.