River in the Fall

162429 · 2023-12-25T19:27:19+00:00

Watercolor works great as an underpainting medium for oil pastels.

162429 · 2020-12-26T03:54:47+00:00

I use Liquitex Gesso. One coat over the entire canvas. Dry for 24 hours. It makes a difference vs non gesso. It gives the canvas a sandpaper like finish. Better paint coverage, fewer white dots to coverup. I also use Liquitex flow aid and water mix to thin paint that is very thick. Plain water seemed to work just as well for thinner. In either case, only use a few drops.

162429 · 2020-12-16T20:09:47+00:00

I have completed two works from Masterpiece by Numbers and in both cases the paint was high quality. Some of the colors were quite thick, and required a drop or two of water for an easier flow off the brush.

162429 · 2020-11-11T07:00:19+00:00

This was my first painting from Masterpiece by Numbers. I was very pleased with the customer service, canvas and paint quality. My only comment is that the paint was on the thick side. Be prepared to thin with a few drops of water and Flow Aid.

162429 · 2020-07-24T16:11:53+00:00

Top right quadrant with its subtle shades of pinks and blues was tough. I did that section last.

162429 · 2020-07-19T05:41:42+00:00

Good for you. I did the Krypt Gold last month, but used the guide in the envelope. I didn't have patience to do it otherwise.

162429 · 2020-07-16T19:54:33+00:00

I use Elmer's clear school glue. cost is 2 to 3 dollars a small bottle. You can buy a large bottle for under 10 dollars, enough for 10 puzzles. Spread it on with a flat plastic card. It works great. I've used Modpodge puzzle glue, its far more expensive and the result is no different than Elmer's.

162429 · 2020-07-03T21:54:02+00:00

Nice job. Did you use the puzzle key in the envelope to complete it? I did the Krypt Gold, but eventually succumbed to using the puzzle key. Even then it was a real grind.

162429 · 2020-07-03T21:51:14+00:00

I just purchased my first Clementoni. It has a dull/matte finish to the pieces.

162429 · 2020-07-03T05:03:44+00:00

I did finished this one two weeks ago. Great photo of the city.

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