I painted a sunset using cheaper paints.

[bif]

It was a little disappointing. I think I'll stick with the better grade of paint from now on.

https://markdomincreative.blogspot.com

[samplegirl]

1. I'd like to learn

how to just do a decent one.

[niyad]

2. It was indeed a bit garish, not quite up to your standards. I really liked the shadow

on the wall one. Fascinating.

[blm]

3. I hear ya

[GPV]

4. Yep, I don't mess with cheap supplies much anymore

[SpamWyzer]

5. Product reviews

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]

6. Mack Ave.? Detroit area?

[bif]

7. Yep. East side of Detroit.

[Freethinker65]

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

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

[bif]

10. Go Tartars!

Life long Detroiter!

[Ocelot II]

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

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]

11. I use it mainly for playing around.

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]

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

You have a unique style. Thank you for sharing.

[bif]

13. Thank you!