08/06/2008 20:58:51

Have fun! I've used oils for so many years I can't remember starting and it's still my favorite medium. There are so many approaches and techniques so be sure to experiment. Try lots of different color palettes (primary, split primary, impressionistic--man I love this stuff!), supports, brushes...   Your wife has no idea what she may have started.    One last suggestion:  Try looking at Gamblin Paint Company's website  (www.gamblincolors.com) for some (lots) of info on the "nuts and bolts" of building oils paintings. I think it could be really helpful to someone just beginning to enjoy oils.  Keep us all posted on your progress!  -W

08/05/2008 21:37:21

I started with watercolor and then tried oil and have never looked back. It takes a little getting used to but I think you will LOVE  it.Good luck!

08/04/2008 21:47:21

Advice: Just do it!

08/04/2008 21:14:31

Can't wait to hear how it goes and see some of the results! Advice: relax and have fun!!

08/04/2008 19:48:52

Go for it.  I recently decided to learn to play the guitar, something I have always wanted to do.  After 7 months I am finally doing something that almost resembles music.  At our age we have to keep the synapses synapsing.