How I did it: I had been watching Bob Ross on tv for years, and have always wanted to learn how to oil paint - but specifically in his style, as it is designed for beginners.  Oil painting itself seemed so daunting so I wanted a method that could be easily learned.  I was in Hobby Lobby with my mom and saw that classes were being offered, so I signed up on the website and waited for the class.  I bought all the required supplies and got my dad to join and come with me.  We went, we painted, we did it!

Lessons & tips:

• Make sure you stock up coupons like crazy because this would've cost me over $200 for all the supplies for one person.  But with coupons I managed to bring it to $100, and if you join a class, you could share supplies with another person if you don't want to buy two sets.
• Definitely TAKE A CLASS.  It is worth the $35 or whatever you will pay!  You will be in a learning environment, and meet new people doing the same thing you are.  Plus, you will learn how to fix mistakes (something you will not learn from watching a tv show).
• Join the class with someone you know if you are timid, it will give you such joy to paint with a friend or family member, and lots of memories to talk about afterward (not to mention paintings to compare!)

Resources:

• HobbyLobby
• Oilpaintingteacher.com
• Michael's

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Jul 25, 2010, 08:49AM PDT | 2 comments | 5 cheers