Top products from r/HappyTrees
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1. Martin/F. Weber Bob Ross Master Paint Set
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 8
Get started painting beautiful landscapesIncludes oil colors, landscape knife, landscape brush, background brush, fan brush, script liner, DVD and instructionsConforms to ASTM d4236Item does not have an expiry date,oils last longer than lifeIncludes a free thirty minute Bob Ross Getting Started dvd....
2. Bob Ross R6519 Brush Beater Rack
Sentiment score: 3
Number of reviews: 5
Brushes can be 'beaten' back and forth to quickly remove excess thinner between color changesIdeal for quick color changesVinyl coated to protect valuable art brushesMade according to precise specifications for Bob Ross's wet-on-wet technique, so as to achieve superb predictable resultsPrevents dama...
3. Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colour Paint
Sentiment score: 4
Number of reviews: 4
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colours are high quality yet affordable, delivering trusted performance.Series: 1/Color Code: 644Permanence Rating: AA - Extremely PermanentTransparency / Opacity: OLightfastness Rating: ASTM I - Excellent
4. Bob Ross R6545 Cleaning Bucket & Screen-White
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 3
Item Weight : 0.4 poundsCountry of Origin: UNITED STATESColor: WhitePackage Dimension :13.72 cm L x 14.99 cm W x 15.24 cm H
5. Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colour Paint Starter Set, Ten 37ml Tubes
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 2
Ideal for student and amateur artists or more accomplished painters requiring large volumes of color within moderate cost limitsA high level of pigmentation provides good covering power and tinting strengthIntroductory set that includes ten 37ml tubes
6. Martin/ F. Weber Bob Ross Cleaning System (R6524)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
Perfect for cleaning brushes and tools or to be used as a mediumIncludes thinner, screen, drying rack and instructionsDanger-thinner is combustible. Keep away from heat or flame.Thinner conforms to ASTM D4236Remember, clean brushes last longer
7. Artify 15 pcs Professional Paint Brush Set Perfect for Oil Painting with a Free Carrying Box
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
NATUARL WOOD COLOR HANDLES - Our fine artist brushes are individually handmade with luxury wood color handles and white coppers protective ferrules, and are fashioned by skilled brush makers. This set represents the natural beauty, which contributes to our lives and gives us hope and inspiration.VER...
8. Winsor & Newton Artists Oil Colour Paint, 37-ml Tube, Indian Yellow
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
The highest professional quality traditional oil color made from the finest pigmentsSeries: 2/Color Code: 319/Color Index: PR101, PY139Permanence: A/Opacity: TransparentIncludes a 1.25oz/37ml tube of Winsor & Newton Artists Oil ColorConforms to ASTM D4236
9. Bob Ross 16 Piece Master Paint Set
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 2
BR16510720867070557Brand New Item / Unopened ProductBob Ross
10. Strathmore (310-9) 300 Series Canvas Pad, 9"x12" Glue Bound, 10 Sheets
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Student grade; canvas-textured paper for practicing techniques with oils and acrylicsHeavyweight paper with a coated, textured surface that replicates the surface of canvas10 sheets per padGreat for practicing techniques with oils, caseins, acrylics, alkyds, or egg temperaAcid free; Made in the USA
11. Weber Natural Turpenoid, 473ml Bottle
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
An effective non-toxic brush cleaner and gentle brush reconditionerEffectively cleans and gently reconditions brushes and rinses out with plain waterDesigned for artists as a safer alternative to traditional and harmful solvents associated with oil paintingAP Non-toxic, non-flammable with no harmful...
12. Grumbacher Linseed Medium for Oil Paintings, 8 Ounce Bottle, Yellow
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Can be added directly to oil paint to make colors glossy and fluidMay also be used as a paint binder ingredient when mixing colors from powdered pigmentsMade from purified alkali-refined linseed oilCan be pre-diluted with Turpentine, Grumtine, or Pre-tested Odorless Paint ThinnerMade in USA
13. Weber Turpenoid Natural, 946ml Bottle, 1 Each (1814)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
An effective non-toxic brush cleaner and gentle brush reconditionerEffectively cleans and gently reconditions brushes and rinses out with plain waterDesigned for artists as a safer alternative to traditional and harmful solvents associated with oil paintingAP Non-toxic, non-flammable with no harmful...
14. Fredrix 3501 Canvas Pads, 12 by 16-Inch
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Ready to paint, acid free acrylic titanium primedMedium texture cotton canvasPrimed in usaGreat for students10 sheets per pad
15. Martin Large Clear French Style Acrylic Painting Palette
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Clear Palette offers an ample surface24-Inch by 160-1/4-inch in sizeContoured hand gripClear acrylicA Bob Ross style
17. Winsor and Newton Sceptre Gold II Brush Rigger Short Handle 0
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
More for the money with this high quality ProductOffers premium quality at outstanding savingExcellent product100% satisfaction
18. Loew-Cornell, J-23, 4 Inch Painting Knife
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
5 inch SizeWood handleMetal painting knifePackagedGreat for all art projects
19. Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colour Paint, 200ml tube, Phthalo Blue
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colours are high quality yet affordable, delivering trusted performance.Series: 1/Color Code: 516Permanence Rating: A - PermanentTransparency / Opacity: TLightfastness Rating: ASTM I - ExcellentModerately priced oil colors for those needing large volume of colorIncludes 1-...
20. Gamblin Artists' Grade Gamsol Oil, Clear
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Excellent solvents for thinning mediums and for general paintingSafer for painters and the environment than turpentine100 percent pure odorless mineral spiritsReusable and non-toxic when used as recommendedSize: 32 oz
The mountains are all about the knife, and I know he does some of them with brushes, but for me it makes sense to do a sharp edge with the knife.
For the trees, I highly prefer the fan brush. Pushing in to bend the bristles is really the only way I can make trees that I like. He does his shades of grey trees with a knife, but that's just cause bob is a badass.
Bushes are, as always, a 1 inch brush. He loads his better than I do, so thats how he gets really distinct colors for his bushes. Me not loading enough makes them all not quite as bright white as his. But I feel like when I load them as heavy as he does I don't get quite the pretty hundreds of leaves in one press effect that he gets. I'm still really trying to figure that out.
If I had to choose, I'd do fan brush, 2 inch, and knife. I guess my favorite is the fan brush. I feel like I achieve the effects I want easiest and most consistent with it.
Rereading your question, this was all done with the bob ross basic paint set, except for the canvas which is a 16X20. Link to amazon for the paint set here. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IK0EIA/ref=s9_simh_gw_g201_i2_r?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0EG7RCCPSM8MY9YR8V6N&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop
Honestly, It's a great kit to get and play with. I've done maybe 3 or 4 of these paintings and just now had to buy some more paints. It's a great way to try it out and see if you'll love it as much as I do.
>Get a bigger palette.
Thanks, I definitely will :)
>I use a nylon bristled 2" and 1" brush.
Is the nylon not too soft for the oil paint? I guess it doesn't make a huge difference for background work, but I thought I'd ask.
Are there any brushes you use frequently that are missing from the set I found?
>Jerry's Artarama Online
Wow, that's a way better price than other stores I found online. That's awesome, thank you so much! Link for the curious.
>I'm documenting my progress on youtube
I took a look, your paintings look great! I'm excited to get started too, hopefully someday soon. Thanks for all your help!
I have heard that people are generally attracted to either drawing or painting in a polarized fashion. If you aren't finding yourself gravitating toward drawing, painting might interest you. I also spend a lot of time on the computer for work and gaming, so having painting is a nice outlet that is quite different. I will warn that painting can be still pretty physically taxing.
If you are looking at equipment, that sticky post on this subreddit has an amazon wishlist: Wishlist. I'd say that one thing I wish I had gotten first was a Bob Ross pallet like the one he uses in the show: Pallet. Its easier to clean than a wooden one, and its got lots of room for mixing paints. I'd also invest in the "Bob Ross Beater Rack" as this is probably the best way to set up a way to clean your brushes at home. Putting the beater rack into a small office trash can ($5 at some hardware store) contains a lot of the paint thinner. You can just use a (new) empty paint can to contain the paint thinner and the screen. I do also use the Bob Ross paint thinner.
white spirit or any odorless thinners is absolutely fine!
i keep a bottle of "emergency" white spirit around just in case i run out of thinners! LOL
if you are really struggling then look for a product called Turpenoid:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Weber-Natural-Turpenoid-16oz-Other-Multicoloured/dp/B00274V5DS
this isnt odorless but smells really nice actually and will clean and condition your brushes and is completely reuseable.
but to answer your question; white spirit, thinner, turps etc are all ok for oil painting.
there really is no need for a mask even without odorless thinners...if the smell really plays you up then just make sure you paint in a well ventilated area and take a breather every 15 mins or so.
i paint in my house, usually for an hour or so if im doing a video and it doesnt bother me at all.
i actually like the smell of oils and thinners etc
If you have any craft stores that sells oil paint, they might have coupons, or start ordering on amazon now!
Then while you're there too, you should get a few bucket to put it in.
And you're pretty much set, if you have any questions let me know.
Amazon has a paint thinner made from citrus that I believe is non toxic. Maybe your mom will let you use this. I know some artists that clean brushes with baby oil but never done it before
Citrus Solvent
There's Turpenoid Natural too
As for liquid white you may be able to try mixing titanium white with some sort of medium. I've used Gamblin solvent free medium before and I like it.
Gamblin
Hope this helps!
I started with the bob set (was a Christmas gift this year), but have since migrated to the Winsor & Newton Winton line, which you can buy 200 ML tubes for a really good price.
Unlike the bob paints where the highlights are thinned in the tube, none of these are pre-thinned (IMO a good thing, as once you get better you want more control over thinning your paints).
Some folks say they have trouble getting these to break when doing mountains, but I've used both and the differences feel pretty minimal. Even so, you can keep a tin of bob's titanium white just for mountains if you so desire.
You probably don't need the chip resin brush for either of those paintings, but it wouldn't hurt to own one. The master set comes with a #2 script liner so you don't really need to buy another one. It also comes with a 1" landscape but if you have the money to spare it's really convenient to have two 1" and 2" brushes so you don't have to constantly clean them. (one with the darker shadow color and one with the highlight color, usually).
The only thing I don't see on your list is the beater rack and a trash bin to set it in. The beater rack is what dries the brush, unless you paint in an area where you don't care about paint splattering and can just dry it on the eisel like bob does. It can also be bought in a combo pack that comes with the screen, bucket, and thinner.
There are also some colors that don't come with the master set that bob uses often. You can definitely get by with the colors in the set, but you may want to check the beginners guide and see if you want any other colors.
I would keep practicing, because honestly I don't think they are bad for a beginner.
Here's my first painting and the pile of paintings I've done, not including ones I have thrown into the garbage:
http://imgur.com/a/4wNQX
In that process I have learned that I'm not so great at mountains and I like to do wooded/ forest scenes. After doing that many paintings, I am making ones that I am mostly happy with, but they still don't look like Bob's:
http://imgur.com/a/KgY4J
Try to do some different types of paintings like a forest scene, a meadow or a seascape and see how you like those.
If you are still having trouble with things turning to mud, try using less liquid clear/white. If you are still having trouble with things turning to mud, you might not be beating the brushes out well enough.
The brush beater rack was the single best purchase I made since I started painting.
And remember, Bob Ross did over 30.000 paintings over his career, you've only done 2 so don't get discouraged!
Spending a bit of money will fix your problem.
What you need to do is buy this thing. And then put that inside of a small-ish wastebin. Something like this thing.
Then buy a big thing of turpenoid, like this for instance.
Finally you can buy this guy.
Then here's what you do. When you're ready to change paints, wipe your brush as well as you can with a paper towel. Then clean the brush off in the brush cleaning bucket (which has a screen inside of it, it's not just a bucket--very important). Your brush will be mostly soaked through with turnpenoid, and you then beat off the last bits of paint/turpenoid into the wastebin/rack combo you made.
If you spend this money up front, you will have very pleasant painting experience from now on.
Thank you! I've done a few on canvas pads like this https://www.amazon.com/Fredrix-3501-Canvas-Pads-16-Inch/dp/B000YQGG3A
But this was my first on a stretched canvas. Also I won't be selling this one... (it was my Christmas gift to my mom!)
Hopefully I can paint some that will sell in the near future though!
This is my second tutorial from Michael James Smith's art school, "River" (the names are pretty much just tutorial names).
It's oil on gesso'd plywood because that's what I had ready and cut into a square (12"x12"). I've got some gesso'd MDF boards ready to go, because plywood was not great. It frays way too much when I run it through the saw, and I couldn't ever get a really nice feel when painting on the board. MDF is much more of a pleasure to paint on.
The basic process is:
This is about 6-7 hours or so worth of work, although it took me a few days as usual working around the wife and kids where I could.
I second the larger canvas! Tiny canvases mean you need different tools since your area of coverage is drastically different, meaning the 2" brush will be too big. If you want to save money - I'd recommend getting canvas paper, they come in different sizes!
[Experience from painting a 5" x 7" seascape after painting on the 18" x 24"]
If you are getting mud - I'd recommend not loading the brush as much as you think you need. The point is to get some color on the canvas and then later blend. When I was following one of Bob's paintings - he really emphasized scraping off excess paint exactly because the "thin" paint sticks to "thick" paint.
I have Grumbacher Linseed Oil that I got from Michael's. Just a little bottle. Mix it with titanium white for liquid white, keep it clear for liquid clear. I'm sure Bob Ross' stuff has extra ingredients, but I like the idea of keeping it more simple anyway. I'm just an amateur, but the masters used just linseed oil for hundreds of years, right!
https://www.amazon.com/Grumbacher-Linseed-Medium-Paintings-558-8/dp/B001OV925I
Painting can be definitely be messy if you let it be, but a roll of paper towels and a brush beater rack should help you keep the mess to a minimum.
To start, there's always the Happy Little Beginner's Guide. If you still have questions after reading the guide, feel free to post them here.
A Bob Ross starter kit is about £50 with free UK delivery. Not sure how it'll convert if you're not from the UK. Winsor & Newton are a good alternative, if you don't fancy paying more for Bob Ross branding.
Personally, I've spent far more than £50 on this, but that's because I bought 200ml paint tubes, and have been painting a lot, so I've gone through quite a few canvases.
Try these: Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colour Paint Starter Set
The Winton oils are a good paint, and with a similar consistency to the Bob Ross oil paints.
For the Bob Ross Magic White medium, just mix a little linseed oil with Titanium White.
I use these paints after I ran out of the ones that came with the master set and have been happy with the quality: https://www.amazon.com/Winsor-Newton-Winton-Colour-Paint/dp/B002E9GUZ4/
They might not have the exact same consistency as the Bob Ross paints but that hasn't been an issue. And they're a heck of a lot cheaper!
I use mason jars, and I have the Bob Ross brush cleaning bucket.
https://www.amazon.com/R6545-Brush-Cleaning-Bucket-Screen/dp/B000CSSASE/ref=pd_sbs_201_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BB19N39R5VX0DZ39B2M4
Wait till that is on sale because that price right now is ridiculous.
As the previous poster mentioned, I pour the used thinner into mason jars with lids, leaving the sludge in the bucket. I pull out the brush screen and wipe that down, then I then close everything up and let it settle. Later, I wipe out the sludge out of the cleaning bucket with paper towels and throw them away, and reuse the thinner once the paint has settled to the bottom, adding more clean thinner as I go.
Disposal I don't know, I was asking that same thing in my other thread. So far I'm just keeping it in mason jars until I find out what to do with it.
https://www.reddit.com/r/HappyTrees/comments/5vd6ds/specific_questions_on_bob_ross_painting/
That's a thing.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07MWDYK41/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_xgsBDb0KDMSGH
Winton (Windsor and Newton). It's not the fanciest and not the crappiest. Fairly affordable, probably available at your local art supplies store. It seems to last a while, I only bought white in a large tube and have only had to replace 2 colors
https://www.amazon.com/Winsor-Newton-Artists-Indian-Yellow/dp/B001E1X65K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1501082104&sr=8-3&keywords=indian%2Byellow%2Boil%2Bpaint&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/MR6070-37-Ml-Artist-Indian-Yellow/dp/B0027AEEGC/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1501082104&sr=8-5&keywords=indian+yellow+oil+paint
https://www.amazon.com/Gamblin-1980-Indian-Yellow-150Ml/dp/B00K0JTSMC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1501082104&sr=8-7&keywords=indian+yellow+oil+paint
https://www.amazon.com/Martin-F-Weber-Master-Paint/dp/B000IK0EIA
all you need
Like this?
Here you go - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000IK0EIA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483156481&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=bob+ross+kit&dpPl=1&dpID=51kIr0BuvTL&ref=plSrch#immersive-view_1483156504083
Master Paint Set
If it's this master paint kit, the DVD is half an hour intro to the equipment--the different paints and brushes--and then the half-hour painting Mountain Summit. I remember that it comes with a print of Mountain Summit, but I don't remember whether it also comes with a written set of instructions for the painting.
https://www.amazon.com/Martin-F-Weber-Master-Paint/dp/B000IK0EIA
From Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Winsor-Newton-37ml-Artists-Colour/dp/B001E1X65K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501098712&sr=8-2&keywords=indian+yellow+oil+paint
If that's still a problem, any transparent yellow can be used instead -- it may alter the final color of the painting but that's your choice.
No I the master paint SET the kit was more pricey. this is it
I started with synthetic brushes and ended up getting bristle brushes afterward. It's the type that Bob Ross uses. They pick up more paint and are a bit stiffer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0J37MT
I highly recommend staying away from Turpentine. It's known to sensitize the body resulting in skin reactions such as eczema, difficulty breathing, irreversible kidney damage and even nerve damage.
It's just not worth the risk in my opinion. Check out odorless mineral spirits or terpenoid as a much safer alternative.
CDC Occupational Health guideline for Turpentine:
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/81-123/pdfs/0648.pdf
The Master Paint Kit is fairly inclusive. It doesn't come with canvases or mineral spirits, but it's otherwise a decent launching point.
8 paint colors at 37mL are roughly $40, each brush is roughly $8. Piecemeal might be cheaper. If you can get it under $70, it's a decent bargain.
Avoid the "basic" paint kit with 5 colors and the "deluxe" kit that comes with a $35 relatively useless wooden box
I have both linseed and thinner but I usually just use my thinner because I already have it out. And you are correct its the same stuff that you probably use to clean your brushes. When I say thinner I mean Odorless Mineral Spirits.
This is what I use but from what others have said any kind of odorless mineral spirits will work. Apparently some are more odorless than others but I wouldn't know.
There is a Bob Ross brand odorless mineral spirits if you wanted to stick with the bob brand
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Also there is this stuff called Gamsol. I have read conflicting arguments whether or not it works better than regular odorless mineral sprites. Its more refined I think? I don't know hopefully somebody more knowledgeable can chime in.
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If you have the time this Tree and Bush tutorial shows how and why you need to thin the paint to add layers.