Water Color vs Oil Paintings- Do You Have A Preference?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34364)
10 responses
@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
20 Jun 18
Hi DB. I am not keen in paintings. As long as they are beautiful in my eyes, it wont matter. I am after the artistic creation. 
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@dgobucks226 (34364)
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22 Jun 18
Yes, me too! It would be nice to have the skill and patience to paint wouldn't it. Both water and oil painting each have their special beauty 
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
23 Jun 18
@dgobucks226 Exactly. I could not even paint using the water color back in grade school.
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@dgobucks226 (34364)
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23 Jun 18
@mlgen1037 I would probably do best with the paint by numbers sets 
I admired my Mom's artistic talent and she won a few ribbons at local art events which was really cool. Unfortunately, I did not inherit her artistic ability 
I admired my Mom's artistic talent and she won a few ribbons at local art events which was really cool. Unfortunately, I did not inherit her artistic ability 1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
22 Jun 18
@dgobucks226 Oil paints have more pigment, allowing more vivid colors.Water colors dry much quickly and it is very difficult to correct mistakes. Water colors is safer, because oil paints tends to build up fumes and you need to use of paint thinners and turpentine to clean the brushes.
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@dgobucks226 (34364)
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22 Jun 18
What do you enjoy about each discipline? My Mom also painted with both but never asked her preference (wish I had). I know you can paint over a mistake with oils. With water the paint dry's faster and can be more difficult to correct errors. Is that right?
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@dgobucks226 (34364)
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22 Jun 18
@LadyDuck Yes right about the odor! And my Mom also had to buy an easel for painting oil.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Jun 18
No artist here. Just an observer.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Jun 18
@dgobucks226 Impressionism.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
5 Jul 18
I love looking at paintings by good artists. I have a preference for water colours because of the smudgy texture.
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@dgobucks226 (34364)
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7 Jul 18
Yes, the texture is quite pretty and unique I agree!
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@anamika161088 (11868)
• India
20 Jun 18
I enjoy oil paints... As I child I wish water painting a lot. Never tried acrylic...
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@anamika161088 (11868)
• India
22 Jun 18
@dgobucks226 Watercolor was included in our school curriculum..
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@dgobucks226 (34364)
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22 Jun 18
Yes, I guess we all watercolor painted as kids. Oil painting look so professional and vibrant!
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
22 Jun 18
@dgobucks226 yes that's right.. I love looking at paintings.
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@dgobucks226 (34364)
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22 Jun 18
Oil painting can be a bit messier with cleanup. No odors with water color and no special equipment like an easel stand. A nice watercolor shading is quite attractive
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@dgobucks226 (34364)
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22 Jun 18
Yes, water color does have an attractive quality. And the best part an easy cleanup
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@dgobucks226 (34364)
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22 Jun 18
I remember doing watercolor painting as a kid. It was fun!
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@things4gotten (477)
• United States
21 Jun 18
I have done both and acrylic and I think I enjoy acrylic most, followed by watercolor. Though I do favor watercolor when it comes to other people's works. I am not a fan of oils at all but can appreciate artwork done in that media. Too much cleaning and waiting involved for me.
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@dgobucks226 (34364)
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22 Jun 18
Yes, that is a drawback with oil painting. Also more equipment is needed so more expense I would imagine. I would think watercolor might take a bit more skill too. Mistakes would be more difficult to correct since the paint dries quickly.
