I have just painted my first ever acrylic on canvas painting, at the grand old age of 24 (ahem).
It’s rough and blocky and splotchy, but I quite like how it has turned out. The trees still need a bit of work, and I think I’ll need to paint out the stars as they do nothing whatsoever for the picture. And the paint hasn’t yet dried, as is usually the case when I ‘finish’ a painting – I need to capture the moment there and then! I also need to have a rethink about my signature as well… but it fits with this painting as it too is chunky, blocky and the rest.
It’s only a small square canvas, not quite as large (or rectangular) as a sheet of A4 paper, but just the right size to start with. A while ago, I bought quite a few canvases (canvi?) some of which are, at the moment, quite daunting in size, but one day I shall go for it.
Now though, I’m keeping things manageable.
But, it’s a start, and everything starts somewhere.
Tom
Good one TL….A first time for everything….More ahead I sense….VK 🙂
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Thanks, VK!
And yes, I will be painting more on canvas… when I get myself back into the groove, that is!
Hope you are well! 😀
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Wonderful you are enjoying painting in Acrylics Tom… They are my favourite Medium.. ❤ And I love the silhouette of the trees.. 🙂
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Thanks, Sue.
Yes, it’s all new to me at present, but I definitely noticed a difference.
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a grand start Tom!
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Thanks, Sharon.
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Well done you clever chap! This is one to be very proud of. In fact … hanging on the wall proud, me thinks!
Acrylics are my very most favourite painting medium. I love the control they give you, and the quick drying too, and can fully understand you liking them.
Great job, Tom. ~ Cobs. x
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Thanks, Cobs.
It already has a new home, this painting. My Mum liked it and claimed it!
Acrylics are different to watercolour, yet similar but I do need to get used to them. When I get back into the swing of things I shall have another go! 😀
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Off to a great start…just keep at it. 24???
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Will do when I get back to doing it, Beverly! 😀
And yes… 24. Not a single second older. Ever! 😉
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Yay, a great start Tom, we have done it the opposite way round I started with acrylics now I use digital! 24? I thought you were an old man 👴🏻😉
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Hehehe! Wait…! 😯
I really want to have a go at everything (not that I’m greedy or anything!), Elaine.
I have some oil paints which I keep looking at. They seem a little challenging.
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Don’t be a wuss, get em out and paint 🎨
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Yes, ma’am! 😀
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Tom sometimes you need to look at the panting, stand back, and stop.
Nothing you will paint will EVER seem perfect, you just have to know when and why! 🙂 ❤
God Bless!
Prenin.
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The thing with me, Prenin, I always want more and then find I’ve done too much. I can’t reach that middle ground. With more practice who knows? I may finally be totally happy with something I create! 😀
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A great start. Looking forward to more.
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Thanks Susan.
I’m looking forward to doing more also! 😀
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LOVELY!!! especially for a 24 year old! 🙂
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I know! Thanks, Jodi. 😀
Hehehe!
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Love this, Tom. 😍
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Thanks, Sylvia! 😀
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Congratulations on your first acrylic! I enjoy painting with acrylics, too, but oils are more fun for me – oil paint dries so much more slowly that I can play with blending more. Still, though, I love acrylics for the instant gratification!
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Thanks, Diane.
I have some el cheapo oil paints, and some slightly lesso cheapo ones which I keep looking at. I’m only at the looking stage right now, but I may step up after a few more acrylic paintings! 😀
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