Comments on: What’s easier to try for a beginner oil painter: portraits, landscape or other?

By: Scottish Dachsy

Scottish Dachsy — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:34:59 +0000

Still lifes. They are the best for learning the painting basics.
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By: K C

K C — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:19:59 +0000

I think landscapes are easier, personally.
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By: think_about_ it

think_about_ it — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:12:59 +0000

this link is about drawing but the same thing applies to what you want to paint..
paint what you are most familiar with and your painting will turn out better..
read this for more help..
http://www.quazen.com/Arts/Visual-Arts/Drawing-on-What-You-Know.217775
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By: raymond m

raymond m — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:28:59 +0000

Landscapes or still life would easier. Working in monochrome is a good idea. You take color out of the picture and work with values only.
The biggest mistakes I see beginning painters make are with values. If you use photos as references, you get in trouble with values.
Working in monochrome will help you as a painter.
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By: Julia R

Julia R — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:23:59 +0000

i think its important to start with something that really floats your boat.that way you stay interested and your style will flow. if weather doesn't bother you its good to get out in the natural light. for convenience self portraits are easy to set up. for monochrome landscapes look at the work of kyffin williams, a fabulous welsh artist.
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