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bif

(26,150 posts)
Sun Feb 6, 2022, 10:00 AM Feb 2022

A painting I did with some old paints

The tubes were starting to dry up, so I thought I'd just have some fun with them. This is what resulted.

https://markdomincreative.blogspot.com

Comments welcome!

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A painting I did with some old paints (Original Post) bif Feb 2022 OP
Very nice! PittBlue Feb 2022 #1
Thanks! bif Feb 2022 #7
I love your work. Some have a rainy Feb 2022 #2
Thank you! bif Feb 2022 #8
Nice painting Diamond_Dog Feb 2022 #3
And it sure is cold here in Michigan! bif Feb 2022 #9
I really like the church paintings. flying rabbit Feb 2022 #4
Thank you! bif Feb 2022 #10
fun with bif and nearly dried up old paint tubes wyn borkins Feb 2022 #5
Wow! An ode to a bird from a bard! bif Feb 2022 #6
I like the Beatles reference... viva la Feb 2022 #11
I knew someone would catch that! bif Feb 2022 #14
Nice! Acrylic or oil? Ocelot II Feb 2022 #12
Acrylic bif Feb 2022 #13
Experimenting in art is so rewarding! lunatica Feb 2022 #15
I'm continuing with the bird theme bif Feb 2022 #16
Nice! 👍👍👍 LiberalLoner Feb 2022 #17

rainy

(6,295 posts)
2. I love your work. Some have a
Sun Feb 6, 2022, 10:41 AM
Feb 2022

look similar to a silkscreen with flat sheets of color. Those are my favorites

wyn borkins

(1,372 posts)
5. fun with bif and nearly dried up old paint tubes
Sun Feb 6, 2022, 11:27 AM
Feb 2022

I once lived up Blue Jay Way
Or maybe I dreamed it that way

Some times I see that bird you say
And at other times it's hidden away

This silly drivel is simply meant to say
I appreciate your talent up Blue Jay Way

bif

(26,150 posts)
13. Acrylic
Sun Feb 6, 2022, 02:03 PM
Feb 2022

A couple of them were the consistency of play dough. I really had to work them with a palette knife to soften them up

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
15. Experimenting in art is so rewarding!
Sun Feb 6, 2022, 05:14 PM
Feb 2022

It’s akin to those happy accidents that add the perfect touch! This piece reminds me of that. I look forward to your paint swirl experimentation!

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