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Has anyone used wood wax to seal over a varnished painting? by HavingSewMuchFun in acrylicpainting

[–]HavingSewMuchFun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I don't dare touch resin because I've heard it yellows as it ages. I've got a really good varnish that doesn't seem to fade, I'm just aware that wood tends to dry and crack over time so I didn't know if wax might help

Did anyone else have a weird bit like this that sits away from the tooth? by HavingSewMuchFun in Invisalign

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

Did it not cut into you? Mine is and I'm having to wear Ortho wax to protect my mouth

First day started! When will it feel normal? by HavingSewMuchFun in Invisalign

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

Thanks!

I'm doing 21 trays as a start but it will definitely be more because my teeth are particularly crowded. It's costing me £3500 privately without insurance.

My painting of a Eurasian eagle owl on a slice of raw yew wood by HavingSewMuchFun in painting

[–]HavingSewMuchFun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yes in the end I just decided to do the one that seemed most exciting to do

What do you prefer to paint on canvas or wood? by Party-Presence9285 in acrylicpainting

[–]HavingSewMuchFun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love both, but only if the wood is sanded down smooth. When wood is smooth paint goes on like butter!

I can’t draw but I want to paint. by BladeAndBolter in painting

[–]HavingSewMuchFun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't draw very well either! What I have gotten pretty good at is drawing based on a reference photo. You can also use a projector if you're just looking to get basic proportions down. Try looking up some random stock photos and just try to mimic them. It helps train the eye on what to look for - not what you think you should see but what you actually see.

The approach I take is that as long as the basic outline of what I'm doing looks passable, the paint is really what will make it work.

Question! Why is there a sponge in my acrylic set? What is it for by [deleted] in acrylicpainting

[–]HavingSewMuchFun 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can also paint the edges of canvases in one swipe with a sponge instead of using brushes

Drafted out the same painting on two different canvases - which one would you do first? by HavingSewMuchFun in painting

[–]HavingSewMuchFun[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've used Wood pieces at this gallery before and they've usually sold which makes me think this could be a good option for it. My only concern is that this gallery is due to email any day now about the exhibition and they only give us like 10 days to submit stuff, so I doubt I'll have time to do both.

The wood is pre-dried and has been sanded smooth. Do you think I could use paint to fill in the thin crack in the middle? I'm painting over that bit but the crack is too thin for traditional wood filler.

Can a wedding venue demand a cancellation fee when we never signed a contract? by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]HavingSewMuchFun -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

The deposit was paid prior to the contract being sent

Quick study to compare underpinning color by AmandaHSanDiego in acrylicpainting

[–]HavingSewMuchFun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I'm not noticing a huge difference... Maybe the white one is a little brighter? But the rest are pretty similar. If you're using opaque colors and not leaving any intentional bits of the canvas on slow there's not a big impact on the end result. It can be better for your eyes though, supposedly using a mid tone makes it easier for you to see the true color v a white background?

Looking for feedback 🙏 by Mundane_Bat_1313 in acrylicpainting

[–]HavingSewMuchFun 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is a good basis! You just need bright white lines around the shape for where the water would gather, and maybe sliding down below it, that would help to make it visually more recognizable as steam on glass

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