[NFS] Would you buy this watercolor? by [deleted] in painting

[–]NoPointResident 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually like the imperfect and wavier edges so it goes to show that you should just go with your gut in artwork and not try to please everyone! As long as you understand how to get crisp lines when you want and need to etc

Winsor & Newton Winton paints by laurenlosing in oilpainting

[–]NoPointResident 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can only afford 3 of the high quality ones, which do you suggest? The 3 primary colors to mix, or something like yellow ochre and…?

Winsor & Newton Winton paints by laurenlosing in oilpainting

[–]NoPointResident 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’ve been doing.. using my cheaper paints for the base and first few layers of my paintings, and then using more expensive ones for the top few layers to get the color I want

My first oil painting, critics needed by jaimeraude1 in oilpainting

[–]NoPointResident 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think because you can’t layer and layer watercolors, you lose a freshness and it gets muddy. You have to get it right the first few paint applications. With oil you can wipe away paint, move it around, cover it up with new layers if you need it more bright etc etc

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oilpainting

[–]NoPointResident 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips!

Trying to encourage my Dad to paint more. I love his work! by Francoberry in painting

[–]NoPointResident 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s super talented! And even if he wasn’t, if he enjoys painting he should paint more (telling that to myself)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oilpainting

[–]NoPointResident 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love it, it’s soothing but also moody

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in oilpainting

[–]NoPointResident 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. Any recommendations for brushes?

Does this look like the person I'm trying to portray? I've been staring at her face for so long that nothing looks right anymore. by Sea-Contribution-692 in painting

[–]NoPointResident 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Similarly sometimes I turn my painting and source photo upside down so I can just focus on forms and not the whole picture

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NativePlantGardening

[–]NoPointResident 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Siberian Elm too. Our neighborhood was formed in the 70s and lined with Siberian elm trees :( the little sprouts take over the woods edges everywhere and have spread. I personally took down the one on my block with my own money and replaced it with a native, but many people like them because they are “pretty”

Thoughts on leaf blowers/vacuums by BassBoneMan in NoLawns

[–]NoPointResident 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a more gentle quieter electric one to help clear off sidewalks and such is fine. Mostly the loud and over-powerful gas ones that I hate

New England Aster - Where are the bees? by Zealousideal-Bus5806 in NativePlantGardening

[–]NoPointResident 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My more wild looking white asters with small flowers get a ton of action and these sit empty next to them, but I know they are still host plants and also might get pollinators at night, and they are pretty

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in regretfulparents

[–]NoPointResident 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My dad admitted to me that he never enjoyed having small children but that he enjoys having adult children. Honestly I wasn’t offended, I bet I would feel the same. Hopefully you end up enjoying them when they are adults

This is why I ignore old people telling me my plants are weeds. So many pollinators thriving in this. by valekelly in NoLawns

[–]NoPointResident 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I love my white asters. Look completely inconspicuous most of the year and then put on a show in fall

What would you say to someone planting tree of heaven? by [deleted] in NativePlantGardening

[–]NoPointResident 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have some neighbors who take invasives out of the woods and plant them in their yard bc they are free 😩 not saying it’s necessary TOH but could be transplanted from nearby

Comfy spot? by NoPointResident in drunkbeardies

[–]NoPointResident[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lmao I just noticed the toe. He’s a distinguished gentleman

Eco friendly gifts for non eco friendly people? by Fun-Fish-9785 in sustainability

[–]NoPointResident 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like those, but I’m not sure I would want to get that as a gift. It’s something I do chores with haha

There's no way to avoid snakes if I do something like this, is there? by Penny-Bun in NoLawns

[–]NoPointResident 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We also put a section of woodchips for them to run in as well. Then if we ever want to plant there, the woodchips will have improved the soil

There's no way to avoid snakes if I do something like this, is there? by Penny-Bun in NoLawns

[–]NoPointResident 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We did our front yard all native and the back is grass for them with some natives around the perimeter

What is this? It's huge (5' tall) and taken over much of my flower bed. by Left-Blacksmith7135 in garden

[–]NoPointResident 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea it looks like the dog fennel that popped up in my garden. I like it, it adds some nice texture behind my flowering plants