• BlueLineBae@midwest.social
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    4 months ago

    That’s not a “Bob Ross” painting, that’s a “You” painting. You did that and you should be proud!

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      4 months ago

      Exactly what I wanted to make sure someone commented when I loaded the thread after seeing the pic.

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      4 months ago

      Yes and no, there is technique (especially with the snow on the mountains using a knife) but Ross’s attitude of there’s no such thing as a mistake makes it easier

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        4 months ago

        I wanted to follow along so badly when I was a kid, but my mom never had the money for an oil paint set, canvases, and brushes. I suppose I could try now. Your painting looks great BTW!

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    4 months ago

    This is great, I really have to dig out my painting supplies I ordered a few years ago. I started with acryl so I practice a bit before switching to oil, then RL happened and between “no time” and “I need better lightning” / “research about safe non toxic paint cleaner” I kinda forgot about it.

    Do you have any modern guides with “just get this and don’t overthink it” that you can recommend? With a kid at home I don’t really wanna stress too much about toxic paint etc.

    Keep painting 👍👌

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      4 months ago

      Toxic oil paint is caused by the heavy metals in the pigment like cadmium, cobalt, and lead. Linseed oil works as a good paint thinner and good old soap and water to clean the brushes