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  • April 1, 2019 at 8:13 pm #471403
    Shamrock617
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        Hi everyone,

        I just wanted to leave a message here and introduce myself. I am excited to join the community here and begin learning more about painting and trying to improve my own skill.

        I am really here because of my 5 year old daughter. She got a bunch of watercolor paints and paint supplies from her grandfather as a gift and her interest in painting has just exploded now. She has asked to paint every day and even has a little “studio” set up in the kitchen now, along with her “gallery”. Of course there was a catch. She has insisted that Daddy (me) learn to paint along with her. =)

        So, here I am, a 41 year old educator who has never seemed to have a speck of artistic ability. I have always admired painters and artwork with great envy but never really got far with my own skill. But there are people from the art teacher in my school to Bob Ross to Van Gogh that seem to scoff at the “I can’t paint” excuse so I am ready to dive in and learn with my daughter.

        Mostly I am looking to start trying acrylics. I really love oil paintings and this may be my highest area of interest, wishing to follow along with Bob Ross who I still enjoy very much, but I have concerns about the safety of it. There may be no basis to these concerns, but the chemicals to clean oil paints and possible odors from the paints make me uneasy… especially with my young daughter so tied in with this endeavor. And I do like watercolors but am not sure I want to dedicate myself to that yet. So, for now, I am mostly interested in learning about acrylics and practicing with those… with some dabbling in watercolor too I am sure.

        Anyway, it will be quite a journey since my paintings now look like something a second grader might make, but I am excited to learn and set a good example for my daughter too. This site and forum looked like a great site to join as I walk along this path and look for ideas and support. If anyone knows any other sites, videos, etc. that are great for learning acrylics I am all ears!

        Thanks everyone and I will see you around the forums!

        April 1, 2019 at 8:26 pm #809001
        Virginia (vmrs) Administrator
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            HI, it’s nice to meet you.

            Your daughter sounds awesome!

            You could ask in the oil forum about water soluble oil paint, which might be a good alternative for you. Acrylics are fun too and we have a great forum for that as well.

            Enjoy all the forums be sure to check out the Member FAQ’s for help navigating the forums and for how to’s on inserting images and such. Let us know if you need any help. :)

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            April 2, 2019 at 12:53 pm #808999
            Jon
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                Welcome!
                There is something here for the novice artist right on through to the professional artist.
                Good for you learning to paint alongside your daughter.
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                April 2, 2019 at 2:54 pm #809000
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                    Welcome!
                    Nice family project you have and you should both have fun learning together.
                    You are never too old to learn a new skill. I use Acrylics and I love them, so I might see you there.
                    Look around and find a subject or medium you like, there is truly something for everyone here.
                    Have fun exploring lots of things to do, Learning Areas and Monthly Challenges in several forums.
                    Look at some of the forums and you’ll soon find a fit that’s right for you, or maybe several forums.


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                    April 3, 2019 at 8:25 am #809002
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                        Welcome to WC Welcome Forum!

                        This is the Place to introduce yourself and for us to pass on to you some tips.

                        There are lots of fine folks here, you can meet many of them as you browse about while exploring the full list of the forums. We are looking forward to seeing your art, and getting to know you!

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