rtutsky

@rtutsky (11)

United States • Age 76

Joined myLot 18 years ago

All Activity

Responses (6)

rtutsky's Responses

Is there any sites to learn painting & drawing?

madhuraks @madhuraks (425) • Kuwait 15 May 08

I always used to love painting & drawing from childhood.I have not taken any class but i used to it prity good.Now i want to learn it from sratch. So is there any site from which i can get free class or lessons?

sites

1 response

rtutsky While not exactly a site that has classes in painting or drawing, a site you might find to be a great site for all things about art is http://www.wetpaint.com. You'll find a great many wonder folks there who love art and give out great information for budding...

27 Nov 08

•

1 comment

Do you recommend painting with oils or water colors?

AnneMarie39 @AnneMarie39 (77) • United States 28 Jun 08

I started painting about 7 months ago. I have only painted with acrylics on canvas so far. What do you recommend? Should I try oils or water colors next. How do they differ from using acrylics?

canvas

painting

5 responses •

2 people

rtutsky Hi Anne, I haven't used acrylics since my college days at Paier School of Art. Back then they didn't have the retarders to slow the drying time of acrylic paint as they do now. I always thought that the colors of acrylic paint looked a bit dead and chalky...

27 Nov 08

How to sell paintings online? Please help me friends.

shar_25 @shar_25 (1339) • India 26 Nov 08

Painting has been my hobby for a very long time. But recently my friends have suggested me to try selling my paintings online.Although I have given it some thought I don't know how to go about doing it. Can anyone here please help...

6 responses

rtutsky Hi shar, Here's an idea that you can try that won't cost you anything but in time can get you some exposure... Set up your own blog on http://blogspot.com. It's Google's own blog program and there are a ton of folks who paint that have a blog through them....

27 Nov 08

Doing original oil paintings on canvas

AcreativeMind @AcreativeMind (56) • United States 17 Oct 08

The school I'm attending is called: SVA, School of Visual Arts, I'm majoring in Illustration/BFA program. I started drawing when I was about 5 years old, since than, I've been in exhibits, sold few paintings, have a painting in...

2 responses

rtutsky Hi, I have been painting for over 25 years and have been influenced by many. My work is in limbo because I am waiting for my domain to become available again. Currently you might like to see these sites (some great work at those sites): Michael Dudash- One...

25 Nov 08

Anyone learnt to paint urself

arpitaman @arpitaman (170) • India 15 Oct 08

Hi i wanna learn painting but i dont have the time to attend any art class. Can any one tell me how can i learn painting at home at low prices. Just basics about where to sketch, color codes, how to make a theme etc. help...

painting

wheel chair

5 responses

rtutsky Hi arpitaman, I can reason with your dilema, ie; learning how to paint on a shoestring. I have been painting and drawing for over 30 years and earlier during that time I was self taught. I later went on to 4 years of college to learn the craft. Believe me,...

25 Nov 08

•

1 person

Your Best Cheap Meal

katsmeow1213 @katsmeow1213 (28716) • United States 24 Nov 08

We're getting down to the crunch. Only a few weeks left until Christmas. Time to start saving every penny we can! I'm planning my grocery list for this coming week, trying to think of the cheapest meals possible to feed my...

24 responses •

6 people

rtutsky Hey Kats, I live alone and am always thinking of ways to eat well but inexpensive. One of my favorites is my homemade Rob's Killin' Chili. Nice part about this recipe is that it makes a lot for me so I can get 3 meals or more out of it. I use ground turkey or...

25 Nov 08