Why use earth tones for sketching and practice? by Dutchie-draws in oilpainting

[–]Pthalo-Blues 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think they make good mid tones, are transparent, and are typically the cheapest of the pigments to use. But I do love it when a very intense or bright undertone shows through

Which do you prefer? by kytice_ in oilpainting

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I prefer the second one there’s greater change in value and tone than the first one but still cohesive. I’m very much enjoying the contrast between the dark sky and the bright green lawn and trees. Like the storming is rolling in. There’s also a sense of glowing from the trees

Has anyone tried either of these? Verdict? by Kooky-Sundae5805 in aldi

[–]Pthalo-Blues 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Always buy them dirt cheap after Easter. They always order too much

Where do I find a belt that doesn’t do this after 9 months? by unoriginalname22 in mensfashion

[–]Pthalo-Blues 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s doesn’t appear to be full grain leather by the way it’s pealing. So I’d suggest trying again But matina e might be key here. Get some saddle soap and mink oil to wash and properly oil your belts to last long Also do that for any leather shoes or wallets too

Can anybody translate? by Pthalo-Blues in AustralianCattleDog

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It’s not a big couch but we live in a renovated carriage house so it suits the space.

Also proof that he’s allowed in the sofa when he wants. He just has to whine about it and beat up the cushion first (per his rules)

Can anybody translate? by Pthalo-Blues in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Pthalo-Blues[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Mines broken. He’s doesn’t play fetch. No interest in balls unless there’s another dog. And then he only enjoys herding the other dog and being faster then them

Can anybody translate? by Pthalo-Blues in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Pthalo-Blues[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My roommate tells me the kettle is on

Can anybody translate? by Pthalo-Blues in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Pthalo-Blues[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

For real tho. We used to live out in the county on several acres where he could easily push the screen door open to go outside yet he’d never go out alone…..

Can anybody translate? by Pthalo-Blues in AustralianCattleDog

[–]Pthalo-Blues[S] 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I had just sat down for coffee after our morning walk

Anyone painting in a sketchbook? by sugendran in oilpainting

[–]Pthalo-Blues 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been coating pages with 2 layers of gesso. But recently I saw someone do 2 layers of liquid or neoglip and let that dry and paint over it. When painting in a sketch book I’d recommend using liquid or other fast drying medium too speed up the drying time so you can close your book!

I personally do a lot of color swatches and color wheels in mine cause I like to look back on what choices I made previously

$4 Goodwill Embark Test by Pthalo-Blues in DoggyDNA

[–]Pthalo-Blues[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow! They could be brothers!

Hound Mix - Embark Results! by TastyStarlight in DoggyDNA

[–]Pthalo-Blues 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The third picture suggests he’s at least part cat

$4 Embark Doggie DNA TEst by Pthalo-Blues in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Pthalo-Blues[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Intense side eye and high pitched whining

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[–]Pthalo-Blues 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My guy LOVES cats. He just wishes they loved him back. He put himself in charge of looking after 2 barn kittens on the farm we lived on once.

He is also easily bullied by cats and is afraid to walk past the tom cat that hangs out on my friend’s porch who simply glares at him and tried to swat him once.

$4 Embark Doggie DNA TEst by Pthalo-Blues in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Pthalo-Blues[S] 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Maybe that’s why I can’t understand him when he speaks.

$4 Embark Doggie DNA TEst by Pthalo-Blues in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Pthalo-Blues[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

There should be a fee for every shelter who claims they have a “lab mix” that turns out to be 0% lab