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Karin Wells · 11-10-2001, 11:59 PM

I use mostly Windsor Newton Oils because I am used to them and know their colors. There are better grades of paint out there for sure.

As long as you generally avoid the student grades of paint (they are more like pudding than paint) you will do fine.

I really think that technique is more important than materials. (And I am NOT saying that anyone should use crummy paint!) I have seen a lot of artists and a lot of painting....and the quality of the paint does not necessarily make a good painting.

Knowing your craft and developing your skill makes for good painting.

11-10-2001, 11:59 PM	#6
Karin Wells FT Pro, Mem SOG,'08 Cert Excellence PSA, '02 Schroeder Portrait Award Copley Soc, '99 1st Place PSA, '98 Sp Recognition Washington Soc Portrait Artists, '97 1st Prize ASOPA, '97 Best Prtfolio ASOPA Joined: Jun 2001 Location: Peterborough, NH Posts: 1,114	Super quality paint is unnecessary! I use mostly Windsor Newton Oils because I am used to them and know their colors. There are better grades of paint out there for sure. As long as you generally avoid the student grades of paint (they are more like pudding than paint) you will do fine. I really think that technique is more important than materials. (And I am NOT saying that anyone should use crummy paint!) I have seen a lot of artists and a lot of painting....and the quality of the paint does not necessarily make a good painting. Knowing your craft and developing your skill makes for good painting. __________________ Karin Wells www.KarinWells.com www.KarinWells.BlogSpot.com Last edited by Cynthia Daniel; 11-12-2001 at 08:47 PM.