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Diamond_Dog

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2. I dunno, Ocelot ...

Reply to Ocelot II (Original post)

Thu May 11, 2023, 04:50 PM

May 2023

I like both and that’s the honest truth. Each one has a different quality to it. Maybe the work in oils has a softer appearance but it’s very subtle. Obviously the yellows are different, and there’s nothing wrong with that. If you prefer oils, then you do you! Your artwork is superb.

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Oils vs. Acrylics: My Goldfinch [View all] Ocelot II May 2023 OP

Both beautiful. Oil is more subtle Joinfortmill May 2023 #1

I dunno, Ocelot ... Diamond_Dog May 2023 #2

I totally agree both excellent in different ways. Bluethroughu May 2023 #4

The oil is way better if shooting for the most realistic rainy May 2023 #3

Really lovely! Goddessartist May 2023 #5

Have you tried retarder to slow drying time of the acrylics? You can even save a mixed color... brush May 2023 #6

I have a pretty big collection of oil paints and only a small set of acrylics, Ocelot II May 2023 #7

I get it. The two mediums work differently. My suggestions are for painters... brush May 2023 #8

They're both beautiful bif May 2023 #9

I'm an art historian, but not an artist. Honestly, I like the first one best. CTyankee Jun 2023 #10