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First time buying brushes and don't know if I purchased the correct ones

I'm just buying my oil brushes and wanted to see why I need a 12" flat & filbert when I am only painting16 x 20 landscapes? Seems like all I would need is one really large brush to start? I am…Continue

Started Mar 24, 2012

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How would you categorize your painting style?: Painted only two paintings in my life 20x24 landscapes, no lessons

Which medium do you prefer? eg. oils, acrylics, etc.: Started with acrylics but want to change to oil, maybe water colors later

Are you a full time artist?: Part Time

Who are your favourite 2 artists?: I like the impressionist, Van Gough a little, I'm not sure at this point. I'm a beginner, have taken art history in college and never really thought I could paint and now retired, like everyone else, I want to paint now that I have the time to dedicate to the arts.

Do you have any goals for your painting?: Yes, I am reading, watching and have friends who paint. but I have waited a long time to paint and see if I was any good. I think, I am.