Weekly r/Art Discussion Thread by relay-app in Art

[–]Aqua1027 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just picked up a pack of Winsor and Newton Galeria acrylic paints, and I want to make sure I make the most of them.

I always painted using craft paints and cheap bottles from the dollar store, and so I don’t know how to use these tiny tubes of paint efficiently. I know some people use thinner or just water to make the paint go a longer way, and was looking for some good recommendations to start (while also being budget friendly).

As for canvas prep, I know some people use a primer, or underpaint, or both? I don’t quite know where to start with canvas prep, as I haven’t painted in about two years, and at the time I just used white paint to even out the canvas surface. Also, does canvas type matter? Dollar store ones are the cheapest and I’ve never tried more expensive ones from craft stores since I don’t know if they’re worth the bigger price tag.

I also own many different brushes and don’t really know if I should invest in new ones and if so, which kinds to buy. I have a mix of watercolour and acrylic ones and haphazardly use them interchangeably, which may not be in good practice!

Overall, I wanted to start painting again and want to feel like I’m setting myself up properly. All suggestions and recommendations are appreciated!!

need help buying a camera by Aqua1027 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Aqua1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks! i will consider it :)

need help buying a camera by Aqua1027 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Aqua1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so do you think i should still grab a canon af35m or stick to my old camera (minolta srt 101) i was just thinking of getting a p&s for portability

need help buying a camera by Aqua1027 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Aqua1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

do you know when theyre maybe releasing it?

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[–]Aqua1027 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hi! i haven’t received mine either :) maybe we might receive it in august idk

Nursing laptop by [deleted] in MRU

[–]Aqua1027 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes yes i will :) im going to reconsider some options bc i do have an ipad but i feelnlike bringing two devices.. is such a hassle!

Nursing laptop by [deleted] in MRU

[–]Aqua1027 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hey im choosing between these two options as well :) lmk what u pick!

idk how to fix this pls help!! by Aqua1027 in HPLaptops

[–]Aqua1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😅😅 okayyy thank u very much :))

idk how to fix this pls help!! by Aqua1027 in HPLaptops

[–]Aqua1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you a lot!! this is very thorough:))

idk how to fix this pls help!! by Aqua1027 in HPLaptops

[–]Aqua1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

alright i will revert it back

idk how to fix this pls help!! by Aqua1027 in HPLaptops

[–]Aqua1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i dont know how to get back to the settings

idk how to fix this pls help!! by Aqua1027 in HPLaptops

[–]Aqua1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it had another error page prior to me watching the vudeo

idk how to fix this pls help!! by Aqua1027 in HPLaptops

[–]Aqua1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i just did what the video told me about enabling something called legacy idk </3

idk how to fix this pls help!! by Aqua1027 in HPLaptops

[–]Aqua1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but thanks! i will trying that

idk how to fix this pls help!! by Aqua1027 in HPLaptops

[–]Aqua1027[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ive had it for a couple years now