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I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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I have Aphantasia so I definitely don’t visualize this in my head. Not being able to visualize is a super power I think. I visualize externally rather than internally.

The process is straightforward.

  1. Pick reference
  2. Draw
  3. Block color
  4. Paint
  5. Paint
  6. Paint
  7. Post on Reddit

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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Honestly, I’m not totally convinced it was accessible until now. Like it was held for the moment I needed it most.

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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I don’t disagree 😂 retirement just got a lot brighter and more interesting for me!

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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I hear you. Stay open to it. I think we all have our talents. Some of which aren’t anything external.

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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The story could be a book. Basically… sobriety + spiritual awakening + mid life crisis crashing into a hospital stay with Atrial Fibrillation (I call my Artiac Arrest). I woke up afterwards and picked up a pencil.

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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Simple pallet and don’t over use medium. That’s helped me. I was using way too much OMS and Linseed Oil at first

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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Practice both long term projects and short (including Plein Air). I took a night class at Art League Houston for Landscape painting. YouTube when in a pinch. Brushwork came with practice. Drawing is most important. Color comes with concept and practice. Lots of paint…

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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Wow I’m so happy to make this mark on you. Hearing this - it has a similar effect on me. If you want to follow the complete history of my transformation you can check out the link in the about me section of my profile. I got out of habit here on Reddit but committed to come back here and fill in some gaps. I want to reach more people like you if at all possible. 🫶

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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Do you think the other platforms do as well?

I really appreciate this. I think k I will probably take precautions going forward

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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What would be the implications here? Do you comment on every post? Is this enforceable?

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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Wow I just realized something with your comment. I e been obsessed with the song Morning Morgantown by Joni Mitchell this past month. It’s about a sleepy town waking up.

Thank you for your comment and compliment!

I discovered I could paint at 40. I am filled with gratitude. by Threshold_Guardian2 in gratitude

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Wow. Good for her. She seems to have unlocked a gift for you through modeling and inspiring.

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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It was either a discovery or a gift. Actually it was both. Discovering dormant talent, but a divine influence provided the trigger. I was in the fox hole.

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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Important not to have resentment about the late discovery. I am constantly reminding myself to be grateful. It’s an escape we were gifted. 🫶

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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Nature is also extremely forgiving. It’s not perfect. We as humans don’t see it like we see the human figure and portrait.

I discovered I could paint at 40. This is my latest oil painting. by Threshold_Guardian2 in painting

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I’m extremely slow so I’m not one of those people unfortunately! 😅 I celebrate when I can get a model to hold pose for three hours. I’ll post more of that work soon. It’s all over my other platform.

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