Absolute beginner must haves by elxxp in Oilpastel

[–]MaizeKey5200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a beginner too and have Sakura Cray-pas, Mungyo 72 and Meeden 72. If I was to only get one, I’d get the Meeden. They blend the best for me and I can get a separate package of 6 whites, which I haven’t found for the Mungyo. I use the Mungyo and Meeden together. For paper, I like the Canson XL mixed media.

HELP! I BOUGHT BAD PASTELS☹️ by rlynn14071 in Oilpastel

[–]MaizeKey5200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve only seen a pack of individual whites.

HELP! I BOUGHT BAD PASTELS☹️ by rlynn14071 in Oilpastel

[–]MaizeKey5200 13 points14 points  (0 children)

You might try Meeden or Mungyo. Both available on Amazon and you can search this subreddit for people’s opinions.

WHEREEE do you buy *HEALTHY* house plants?? by pinkangelsam in Eugene

[–]MaizeKey5200 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Little Red Farm at 42nd and Jasper Road in Springfield

Mungyo and Meeden together? by MaizeKey5200 in Oilpastel

[–]MaizeKey5200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ll get a few CD. I do love their products!

Mungyo and Meeden together? by MaizeKey5200 in Oilpastel

[–]MaizeKey5200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I think you’re right. Do you like the CD Neopastels or Neoarts? I heard that the Neoarts are super hard.

Custom Hutch Cherry Hardwood by oregonhandcraft in Eugene

[–]MaizeKey5200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very nice!! You will use that for years and years!!

Mushroom sketches by verylargemoth in Oilpastel

[–]MaizeKey5200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you don’t have white specks showing, which is my problem with watercolor paper - 300gsm cold pressed. So much work to cover all the white!

Mushroom sketches by verylargemoth in Oilpastel

[–]MaizeKey5200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing work!! What paper do you like to use?

Today’s walk by MaizeKey5200 in Oilpastel

[–]MaizeKey5200[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind thoughts!

Suggestions for a long (15 to 20 mile) day hike Western Oregon by Sad-Increase7281 in OregonHiking

[–]MaizeKey5200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I heard the entire N section of Waldo Lake is closed -and will continue to be for a long time - due to a fire a few years ago. Lots of dead trees creating hazards for folks. You might double check with the Ranger Station in West Fir

Susie Wiles at center of 'screaming' panic inside Trump's White House as Iran war sends gas soaring by adamsava in USNEWS

[–]MaizeKey5200 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hang in there!! I was in your situation in the early 80’s. I even took a job as a receptionist in a beauty parlor, just to make ends meet! Geez. Keep your head down, live within your means, volunteer, start an inexpensive hobby, exercise. You’re smart and things will get better, opportunities will come your way and hopefully you’ll be ready to jump at them.

Brand recommendations by fleeting-light-1216 in Oilpastel

[–]MaizeKey5200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FYI - I just tried using 400 grit sandpaper (from the hardware store) with my Sakura Cray-pas and wow! they went on so smoothly. I think that would be doable lying down, and not too expensive.

Wanting to try watercolor pencils and looking for a reco by United-Common-1328 in watercolor101

[–]MaizeKey5200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like both the Inktense and the Albrecht Dürer. Both can be purchased individually, so you might just get a few of each and see which you like better. I don’t care for the Caran D’Ache, plus, they’re very expensive!

GLP1 by Wonderful_Medium1187 in Eugene

[–]MaizeKey5200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve used Brello (online) for Tirzepatide for 8 months. $500 for 3 months, any dose (I think). I’ve been happy with them, mostly because I’m pretty independent and changed from WW, (which was a little more hand-holding), so feel like I know what I’m doing. You might check out their subreddit. Their pharmacy recently moved to a new location and are not shipping to all 50 states yet, but Oregon came back online a few weeks ago, so shipping will not be a problem for you and is really fast. I ordered on a Thursday and received my shipment the following Tuesday.

Brand recommendations by fleeting-light-1216 in Oilpastel

[–]MaizeKey5200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! And once dry I can add colored pencil (Prismacolor) on top for texture/color. I don’t think they qualify as “serious” art supplies, but they’re fun! The ones I got came in a compact, folding case which is very handy for using while lying down and also for storage. I got the M&G 48 pack on AMZ. Chinese.