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Suddenly, something happened and this idea came to me. This is my first oil painting ever...I have just found out how wonderful it is to use oils! I just want to know when it will dry...? This picture takes too much space in the little apartment whilst it dries! I will have to hang it somewhere! ============================== Oil on 40 x 40 cm Canvas. ============================== Sweet Lotus in Red How powerful you are Like the feeling of Love For a love so far :-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-) Thank you for stopping by!
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Miguel Moraes 06 Dec 2008
Beautiful work,Hiromi!I also did some paintings in oil and take two weeks to six months to dry!You and very beautiful!Wish you all good!Miguel Ângelo Moraes- Brasil.david porfirio 25 Jun 2008
the red makes me think of mark rothko a little it has an art deco kind of thing . the lower stands out from the background but still does not take away from the background either . well done, this is one hell of a first oil painting, you should definately be proud of this one . now in answer to your question. drying obviously depends on how much paint you have used it can take 2 days sometimes 2 weeks , i have had oils that have taken even six months to a year to dry as well. ( here is a secret if you go on my page and see the photo of me and val kilmer , the painting he is holding was not completely dry on the bottom and the painting was 3 months finished , i hope he did not notice lol ) . alkaild as vincent suggests is good too but dangerous though because you lose some of the pigmented tones in the oils ( so if you go that route be careful ) now there is such thing as water solueable oils ( no turpentine at all ) that is good and quick drying . windsor newton makes those paints . my last samurai tom cruise portrait wa used with those paints. keep using the oils they're a lot of fun and when you get used to them then the drying time will not really be an issue . also remember oils are more forgiving because they are slower to dry so if you need to fix somethin up or you are not happy with something then you can always fix it ( that is how i get my textures because i cover up a lot of my screw ups more than once ) one more thing i also like the signature in japanese in the bottom right , that makes a really cool statement to wrap up a great painting .Dennis Salvatier 12 Jun 2008
The simplicity of it is perfect!Angie Swihart 08 Apr 2008
Oils do take a long time to dry. I think they sell mediums to mix with them that can help them dry quicker, but it has been some years since I used them. Nice work :)Johnnie Jumper III 30 Mar 2008
sometimes I have pieces laying all over my home like that.Barry Huyett 28 Mar 2008
I agree.......well done!Madeleine Maria Weber 27 Mar 2008
divine, dearest Hiromi! Well done.Steve Farr 27 Mar 2008
Congrats on your first oil painting, Hiromi! I also Luv to paint with oils, but for that very reason, the time it takes to dry, oh my!!!LOL! I switched to acrylics because they dry a lot faster, but thats good in some cases and not in others!! Since oils don't dry as fast, you can easily rework certain areas if needed!! Take care!! ~Sjamie winter 27 Mar 2008
excellent work HiromiOlga van Dijk 27 Mar 2008
This painting will be wet for a long time dear Hiromi. Cadmium Red, the yellow's and white dry so slowly in oil paint! It's your first one. Congrats Hiromi, it's a hottie!!Joke Schotting 26 Mar 2008
Wonderful work Hiromi!!!Ben DeBiase 26 Mar 2008
hehe i love oils too!! so much fun, such vibrant colors-it can take up to two weeks to dry-actually oil paint doesn't dry, it hardens....the thinner you make it, the quicker it dries-it looks like there is some impasto (thick paint) so it'll take at least 4 or 5 days to dry...great work-must be astounding in person!Roberta Ponte 26 Mar 2008
very strong and powerful!!! hehehe it will need a long time to get dry eheheh ^_^Anonymous Guest 26 Mar 2008
This is really lovely Hiromi! Well done on your Oil! Probably take about a week or so to dry! Love Eddie xxxEmily Reed 25 Mar 2008
Beautiful color!!!! Terrific!Anonymous Guest 25 Mar 2008
KAWAII HANANOEWOKAITEKUDASARI ARIGATOU TOTEMOKIREINA HANANOEGAKAKETEIMASUNE KONNNA KIREINAHANANOEWOMITEIRUTO AITAIKIMOTIGASITEKITEIMASU PIANOMAKONelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 25 Mar 2008
LOVE THE COLOURS AND THE FLOWER! gorgeous artwork dear Hiromi!!annette steens 25 Mar 2008
pure and wonderful Hiromi! Great start with oil!Nira Dabush 25 Mar 2008
It has the POWER OF RED, Hiromi...wonderful flower painted . usually I wait about one week for a layer of Oil to get dried, between layers. best of luck with Oils.Lucia Stewart 25 Mar 2008
It is bright and bold and a great piece!Armando Salas 25 Mar 2008
So vibrant, beautiful and almost magical painting, Hiromi! Pure Japanese art, for sure. Do you know? Few minutes ago I came back from El Val, a village near here where I've a second house. Outside, there is a chair -EXACTLY LIKE THIS ONE... and two of my kitties were sleeping on it. Siesta kitties! :-)))) Love.XX----P.S.- Looking for news about Mako's concert and success:-)