Comments on: Why do I not like Acrylic Painting?

By: db

db — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:45:41 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Thanks for your words of encouragement Anonymous. Can't speak to the quality of anything I've done, but I agree that I'm overly critical of it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:53:49 +0000

I think you are your own worst critic . I’ve seen your paintings. I think they are pretty darn good. I wish you would paint more. I have a spot on my wall for a db original 🙂

By: db

db — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:50:24 +0000

In reply to serena.

Serena,
The pic looks much better than the original. I think the frustration is a result of me not being able to match my expectations. Wanting to run before I can crawl etc.

I’ve tried oil as well. I think you’re right; the blending would be easier than acrylic. One day I’ll get back to oils, but for now its playtime with acrylics.

Thanks for the kind comment.
db

By: serena

serena — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:37:00 +0000

I think that turned out really well for not having painted much and not liking the medium! 🙂
Why not oil? I’ve tried both and prefer oil. Sometimes you have to walk away and let things dry a bit before a fix, but the blending and depth of oil out weighs any frustrating factors. Plus it smells better! 🙂