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Painting is a great hobby. It's relaxing (as long as you don't push it too hard) and after the painting (or drawing) is done, you have something to enjoy seeing on your wall, and be proud of. Maybe in the beginning, it might take some practice. Trial & error gets you to higher levels, and you can progress each time.
It's not really too expensive a hobby. The only thing a little expensive is an easel, but even that you can get for about $30 (Tabletop), and some even come with an attached storage drawer. I would recommend getting acrylic paints which are easier to work with than watercolors or pastels, and acrylics dry faster than oils too.
I've been painting for 75 years. Started when I was 4, and never left it. It's great for retired people especially, who have the time to devote to it.
As for what to paint, you could take photos with your cell phone, print the pictures, and use them as models. Just paint THINGS though, and not abstracts, which are really paintings of nothing.
It's not really too expensive a hobby. The only thing a little expensive is an easel, but even that you can get for about $30 (Tabletop), and some even come with an attached storage drawer. I would recommend getting acrylic paints which are easier to work with than watercolors or pastels, and acrylics dry faster than oils too.
I've been painting for 75 years. Started when I was 4, and never left it. It's great for retired people especially, who have the time to devote to it.
As for what to paint, you could take photos with your cell phone, print the pictures, and use them as models. Just paint THINGS though, and not abstracts, which are really paintings of nothing.
