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7mo
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Hello proko friends i have not been active since i created a proko account. But i have a few questions to ask and i came here to proko to ask them... please help if you can... question 1: @Dorian Iten and @Stephen Bauman. If i may ask, why do you sharpen a graphits pencil to such a long leth? I can understand a charcoal but graphite i am at a loss for because graphite is prone to snape and break since they are very thin and delicate. And question 2: i wish to get into oil painting and i know this question on where to go for oil painting has been asked but i do not wish to know where to go. I wish to know what painting medium i can substitute for oil painting "give me the same feel as oil paint". The reason for this is,is because at the present moment no toxic chemiclals may enter my home for medical puposes. And i need the practice so that when i can use the oil paint again i already have the practice. The iorny is i already have oil paint,brushes, solvents the works. I am lost please help.
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7mo
Hi Stella,
I use a long drawing point for two reasons:
1) A long point improves the visibility of my drawing. A chunky tool blocks the view.
2) A long point requires less frequent sharpening, which improves my flow.
In terms of alternatives to oil paint that have a similar feel, you could try water-soluble oil paints. I don't have any experience with them, and of course, some pigments themselves are toxic.
Otherwise, you could use Gouache. They dry much faster but it can be a beautiful and super practical painting medium!
