done in a methodical way, with costs per ml of paint. I have painted with Oud Holland brand oils for 22 years. Acrylics I find are generally either very good (qua body, pigment concentration, mixability) or poor. I suggest you consider this artist and his scale of quality acrylics. Good luck.

https://briansloanartist.com/what-acrylic-paint-is-best/

Freethinker65

(11,203 posts)

6. Mack Ave.? Detroit area?

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Fri Apr 14, 2023, 10:39 AM

Apr 2023

bif

(27,232 posts)

7. Yep. East side of Detroit.

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Fri Apr 14, 2023, 10:44 AM

Apr 2023

Freethinker65

(11,203 posts)

8. Saw the Wayne State pic and mention of Cass Corridor, and thought I would ask.

Reply to bif (Reply #7)

Fri Apr 14, 2023, 10:58 AM

Apr 2023

Spent many years taking Mack Ave and/or Warren to and from work and school. Nice to see your artwork.

bif

(27,232 posts)

10. Go Tartars!

Reply to Freethinker65 (Reply #8)

Fri Apr 14, 2023, 11:53 AM

Apr 2023

Life long Detroiter!

Ocelot II

(131,242 posts)

9. I am learning the hard way to avoid cheap materials,

Reply to bif (Original post)

Fri Apr 14, 2023, 11:16 AM

Apr 2023

which I started out with because I figured my work was crap and why should I spend a lot of money on something that was going to be crap anyhow? I got talked out of that attitude pretty fast - the work will be better if the materials are decent. Duh. I can see how your sunset might not have been quite what you wanted - the paint didn't seem to blend quite right. Back to the good stuff...

bif

(27,232 posts)

11. I use it mainly for playing around.

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #9)

Fri Apr 14, 2023, 11:55 AM

Apr 2023

I did a whole series of Mondrian and Klee type paintings where the garishness of them actually worked. But I only use good paints regularly. Mainly M.Grahm, Liquitex, Golden and Old Holland.

judesedit

(4,602 posts)

12. All very interesting paintings. I like "Another Interesting Sunset"

Reply to bif (Original post)

Fri Apr 14, 2023, 11:56 AM

Apr 2023

You have a unique style. Thank you for sharing.

bif

(27,232 posts)

13. Thank you!

Reply to judesedit (Reply #12)

Fri Apr 14, 2023, 01:17 PM

Apr 2023

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