The trial and error phase....

~~ Trial and Error Phase~~

Hello..
So as me and my dd.. (dear daughter) start to look at pictures and put idea's on paper..
Our journey starts..
I went to the craft store.. got some supplies.. Canvas.. acrylic paint, brushes.. and even a palate to mix colors. Didn't know what I needed. My mood *excited* :)
First of.. is the challenge of getting dd at home for a length of time and yesterday it happened.

I had to go to a friends for dinner... dd was home.. she calls me up and asks me if she could start with the project.. me very apprehensive at first as i am not around "how will she know what i really want?" was what i was thinking. Then I thought .. well .. this is going to be the test round.. so if she ruins the canvas.. that is ok.. that is why we have this phase.. trail and error.

After couple more calls to ask about the painting style.. and the colors.. dd calls me .. it has been about 2 hours.. she says.. " I have something ... do you want to see it ..?" and takes a picture on her phone and sends it to me.. My initial reaction ... 'oh my' .. and then I show it to everyone very proud.. she did a great job.


The few questions I have now is..
-- If I want a base color on the canvas.. how do we do it without the painting looking heavy to paint the rest on it.
Eg: I want a red base instead of white .. how do I do it.
-- What is better .. acrylic or oil on canvas.. what are the advantages and disadvantages?
-- Where can I get cheap canvas as I want to buy few... a bit more than few.

All these questions and more..
Anyone reading have answers.. please feel free to comment..
But this is my quest until the next time..

Before I sign off.. ck out this book.. India_comtemporary by henry wilson... mind blowing book!

Until next time...Loves to all.. Vz!