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Ocelot II

(121,633 posts) Mon Apr 10, 2023, 10:25 PM Apr 2023

I've decided I don't like acrylics - it incorporates the worst drawbacks of both oil paint and water colors. Gonna try this one again in oil.

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Goldfinch - first attempt at acrylic painting [View all] Ocelot II Apr 2023 OP

Very pretty! Nt spooky3 Apr 2023 #1

Thanks! Ocelot II Apr 2023 #7

I think it's stunning Docreed2003 Apr 2023 #2

Thanks! Ocelot II Apr 2023 #6

I've always hated working with acrylics. BigmanPigman Apr 2023 #3

I think I'll go back to oils. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #8

I like using glazes mixed with oil paints BigmanPigman Apr 2023 #9

The glowing quality of oil glazing was kind of invented by Van Eyck, Ocelot II Apr 2023 #10

I looked at Van Eyck and just couldn't figure out how BigmanPigman Apr 2023 #11

It's all those transparent layers. Holbein is another artist Ocelot II Apr 2023 #12

Nicely done! bif Apr 2023 #4

Quick drying is just one of the things I don't like. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #5